Theme Park Wait Times / Kings Island / Racer Red
Racer Red Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Racer Red at Kings Island, built on 7,975 measured readings.
Best time to ride Racer Red
On a typical Monday, Racer Red runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 20 min around 9 PM, and eases to 20 min by close. Across the week, Wednesday is the worst day (about 24 min at its midday peak) and Tuesday the calmest (about 10 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #22 longest line of 30 tracked rides at Kings Island (park average 17 min). The longest is Flight Of Fear at 45 min.
Typical Racer Red wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 min | 15 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Monday | 5 min | 20 min 9 PM | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 9 min | 10 min 12 PM | 5 min |
| Wednesday · busiest | 5 min | 24 min 12 PM | 9 min |
| Thursday | 15 min | 18 min 1 PM | 7 min |
| Friday | 7 min | 15 min 9 PM | 15 min |
| Saturday | 15 min | 15 min 11 AM | 8 min |
Racer Red average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 8.6 min | 6,345 |
| July 2026 | 9.8 min | 6,998 |
| August 2026 | 8.4 min | 4,416 |
Racer Red wait time FAQ
▾When is Racer Red shortest?
Racer Red is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 20 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 20 min around 9 PM.
▾Which day is Racer Red busiest?
Wednesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 24 min midday, while Tuesday is the calmest at about 10 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Racer Red right now?
Racer Red isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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