Volunteer Sign-Up is Open!

We depend on volunteers from the community to help put on our race. As August 10th is approaching fast, we're asking you to come help us out for the 25th Anniversary Ore to Shore.

Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the race, from registration the night before to the awards ceremony immediately following.

Head to https://www.yoopersunited.com/ore-to-shore-2024/ to sign up!

All volunteers receive an Ore to Shore t-shirt as a thank you for your time!

A big thanks to Northern Michigan University for being the 2024 Ore to Shore Race Volunteer Sponsor.

March with us in the Marquette and Ishpeming Independence Day Parades - July 4th and 6th

Calling all kids and parents, mountain bikers, and Elvis enthusiasts!

To celebrate its 25th anniversary the Ore to Shore will be marching in both the Marquette and Ishpeming, 4th and 6th of July parades. We would like as many people as possible to join us in celebrating by walking or riding with us in the parade! The Ore to Shore Rocks and Rolls (pun intended), so we will have the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley (Almost Elvis), performing on our float.

The Ore to Shore invites you to decorate your bike for the parade and wear your favorite Ore to Shore t-shirt. To Rock and Roll with Almost Elvis, any child 13 years or younger that dresses up like Elvis and marches or rides in the parade will receive a free entry for one of the kids’ events at the 2024 Ore to Shore. The top adult that dresses like Elvis will win a free entry to the 2024 Ore to Shore. Elvis costume judging will be done, of course, by Almost Elvis and the Michigan TCB Mafia.

Everyone is welcome to march or ride in the parade with us whether or not you decorate your bike or dress like Elvis. Kids riding bikes in a 4th of July parade is one of the best Independence Day traditions and will be remembered for a lifetime.

Marquette Parade: Thursday, July 4th
We will line up on McClellan Street near the L&M Fleet Supply (old Shopko). Parade lineup is from 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM, with the parade starting at 2:00 PM. The streets will be barricaded after 1:15 PM, so make sure to get there before that if you need to park. All are welcome to walk or ride their bike in the parade with us, regardless of costume. If you’re not dressing up, wear an Ore to Shore shirt from past years!

Ishpeming Parade: Saturday, July 6th
Line up for the parade starts at 9:00 am with the parade starting at 10:30 am. Parade line up location will be posted on the Ishpeming Independence Day Celebration Facebook Page the day before the parade (July 5th). Please use this Facebook page to find us.

Preferred Start Lists are LIVE!

After reviewing applications and previous race results, the preferred start lists for the 48-mile Hard Rock and 28-mile Soft Rock races can be found in the links below!

Hard Rock Preferred Start List

Soft Rock Preferred Start List

2023 Call for Volunteers!

The second half of summer is here, which means last minute logistics are underway for the 24th Annual Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic to be held on Saturday, August 12th.  Last year’s race was our biggest race yet, thanks in part to all the volunteers who so generously gave their time and talents to a wonderful community event.

Help us to continue this tradition of outstanding community involvement. Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the race, from registration the night before to the awards ceremony immediately following.

• Friday night expo and registration at 5 pm

• Saturday Start Line at Lakeview School from 7 am -9 am

• Saturday Start Line at Lakeview Arena from 7 am -9 am

• Various road crossings in the City Limits of Marquette

• Saturday Finish Line (t-shirts sales and race results) at Lakeview Arena from 8-11 am, 11-2 pm, and 2-6 pm.

• Saturday Junior Rock staging from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Junior Rock course marshals from 3:30 pm-5 pm.

• Saturday Bike Corral at finish from 9-12 am, 12-2 pm, and 2-4 pm. 

• Saturday Backup Timing from 10 – 1 pm and 1 – 3 pm.

• Saturday Awards 2 – 5 pm

Thank you to Northern Michigan University for being the 2023 Ore to Shore Race Volunteer Sponsor.  If you are able to volunteer, please contact the Ore to Shore at oretoshore@gmail.com or call 906.869.4054 to express your interest. You can also sign up online by clicking here.

All volunteers receive a sweet volunteer t-shirt as a thank you for your time. Thank you to United Way of Marquette County for their expertise with the new volunteer database that we have moved to called “Yoopers United.”  This interface can connect you to all the volunteer opportunities in Marquette County. 

Encourage friends, family and neighbors to volunteer and make this year’s Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic a total community experience!

2022 Call for Volunteers!

We're looking for a range of skills and time commitments from volunteers to assist with the 2022 Ore To Shore. Help us organize in the days leading up to the event or on race day. Please click the link below to learn more and sign up to help. Thanks for making a difference!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our volunteer opportunities on YoopersUnited.com: https://www.yoopersunited.com/need/index?s=1&need_init_id=5640

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! Note: You can sign in using your email or Facebook.

The Ore to Shore Race Committee would once again like to thank you for volunteering your time and talents! It is volunteers like you that make this race possible!

Race Week - What's New?

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2021

The Awards Ceremony will begin at 2 pm outside of Lakeview Arena near the music and beer tent. We will start things off by announcing the bike raffle winner and  random prize drawings that all riders have a chance to win! (Need not be present at drawing- we’ll save your prize!) Overall Male and Female winners in the 48-mile Hard Rock, 28-mile Soft Rock, 10-mile Shore Rock, and the Soft Rock Jr. Cup 15 and under youth will be announced and receive their awards on the stage at this time. I.D. is required for all cash award winners.

 All other participants are eligible for top 3 age or class awards in their events. The commemorative awards will be available to be picked up throughout the day inside Lakeview Arena beginning 30 minutes after your finish time. Pick up your result ticket and bring it to the Award Station, then use the stage for photos before and after the overall announcements!

 ONLINE MAP FOR SPECTATORS

 New this year is our spectator map which contains mile markers, spectator viewing spots, aid stations, and start/finish information. Please note this map covers many private landowner's property- please be respectful.  A special thank you to everyone who made this happen.

Spectator map is now available for viewing at:

https://tinyurl.com/spectatorO2S

SPECIAL COVID GUIDELINES FOR 02S

 Wear a mask in public indoor settings if they are in an area of substantial or high transmission.  Fully vaccinated people might choose to mask regardless of the level of transmission, particularly if they or someone in their household is immunocompromised or at increased risk for severe disease, or if someone in their household is unvaccinated. People who are at increased risk for severe disease include older adults and those who have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, overweight or obesity, and heart conditions.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN MARQUETTE

The City of Marquette and Marquette Township have a large-scale road construction project in process.  Hard Rock and Soft Rock racers must allow ample time (30 minutes+) to travel to your start lines as traffic backups are possible.

DROPPING OUT?

If you start the race and then decide to leave the racecourse for any reason please text your plate # and “DNF” to 906.869.4054

2021 Call for Volunteers!

Greetings O2S Friends,

The 22nd Annual Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic is set for August 14th, 2021 and we are on track for the biggest race in our 22-year history.  Over 2300 racers are registered so far.  Number one thank you to you our sponsor, the next reason why our race is so successful is in part to all of the volunteers who so generously give their time and talents to a wonderful community event.  If there is any way you could help us get some last-minute volunteers, we would be so grateful! Below are some examples of what we need volunteers for. 

·         Thursday Bag Stuffing at Lakeview at 6 pm

·         Friday Night Registration from 6-9:30 pm at Lakeview Arena

·         Saturday Road Crossing, various positions 9-12 and 12-3

·         Saturday Race Start Aids

·         Saturday Bag Pick Up

·         Saturday Youth Race 3pm-6pm

·         Saturday Race Clean-Up 4pm-6pm

·         Saturday Information Booth 9am-4pm

·         Saturday Awards 11am – 5:00

·         Saturday Race Receipts 11am-6pm

If you are able to volunteer, please visit our volunteer sign-up at https://signup.com/go/JASMSbH, or contact the Ore to Shore at oretoshore@gmail.com you may also log on to our website and visit the home page or news tab at  www.oretoshore.com.

Help us to continue this tradition of outstanding community involvement. Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the race, from registration the night before to the awards ceremony immediately following many races. Two hours or more of volunteering and you will receive a great Ore to Shore t-shirt.  Encourage friends, family, and neighbors to volunteer and make this year’s Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic a total community experience!

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Nicole Dewald Swenson | Ore to Shore Race Coordinator & Registration www.oretoshore.com | 866.370.RACE

2019 Call for Volunteers!

Greetings!  

We're looking for a range of skills and time commitments from volunteers to assist with the 2018 Ore To Shore. Help us organize in the days leading up to the event or on race day. Please click the link below to learn more and sign up to help. Thanks for making a difference!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our volunteer opportunities on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/HVCzoWu

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

The Ore to Shore Race Committee would once again like to thank you for volunteering your time and talents! It is volunteers like you that make this race possible!

48Mile Hard Rock - course update

48 Mile Hard Rock, 1.5 miles into race: Soon after riders turn off Buffalo Road onto the Tracey Mine property they will turn left off the gravel driveway onto a grass 2-track 100 yards earlier than the normal course. The grass has been mowed, the path grub hoed. BUT it is still a bit "rough". Please scope it out Saturday morning during your warmup. Things may bottleneck here but it's the best we can provide under the circumstances.  

28Mile Soft Rock - Course Update

COURSE UPDATE for the  28 Mile Soft Rock Starting Line: Due to road construction on Croix St in Negaunee we've had to adjust the first mile of the roll out. Riders will leave from in front of Lakeview School (per usual) then turn left on Opeechee then right on Muskoday where it will rejoin the normal course on Baldwin/North Rd.

Call for Volunteers!

Greetings!  

We're looking for a range of skills and time commitments from volunteers to assist with the 2018 Ore To Shore. Help us organize in the days leading up to the event or on race day. Please click the link below to learn more and sign up to help. Thanks for making a difference!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/MqRzaxu

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

The Ore to Shore Race Committee would once again like to thank you for volunteering your time and talents! It is volunteers like you that make this race possible!

2018 Race Handbook

The print version of the 2018 Race Handbook is available at local bike shops across the Midwest and will be in your packet. Until you find it there, you can find it here

2017 Racer Survey

Thanks for participating in the 2017 Ore to Shore! Please take a minute to complete our survey to help us plan for the future. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ore2Shore

2016 Racer Survey

Hey! Thanks for participating in the 2016 Ore to Shore. Please take a few minutes and complete the following survey to help us plan for the future.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QMXG7X3

Racer Survey

Please take a moment to complete our RACER SURVEY!
 

Volunteers Needed!

Last minute logistics are underway for the Upper Peninsula Health System 2015 Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic to be held on Saturday, August 8th.  Last year’s race was a huge success, thanks in part to all of the volunteers who so generously gave their time and talents to a wonderful community event.  One sentiment that has been consistent throughout the race’s history is the volunteer support we receive.  From day one, our bikers have been thrilled with the volunteers throughout the course, the spirit and excitement that they’ve shown, and the commitments they’ve seen come from this community.

Help us to continue this tradition of outstanding community involvement. Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the race, from registration the night before to the awards ceremony immediately following.

·         Friday Night Registration from 6-9 pm at Lakeview Arena

·         Saturday Finish Line (t-shirts sales and race results) at Lakeview Arena from 8-11 am, 11-2 pm, and 2-6 pm.

·         Saturday Junior Rock staging from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Junior Rock course marshals from 3:30 pm-5 pm.

Online volunteer registration is available at Volunteer Spot.  Just need an email to sign up and share your time and talent with the community. 

http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/198665408065 

More traditional ways are  to please contact the Ore to Shore at oretoshore@gmail.com or call 906.869.4054 to express your interest. Someone from the race committee will be in touch to assign and confirm volunteer responsibilities.

Encourage friends, family and neighbors to volunteer and make this year’s Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic a total community experience!

Registration is OPEN!

Registration is now open for the 2015 Ore to Shore which will be held on August 8, 2015. Memorial Day weekend is here and with that, summer plans are in the making. Whether you've ridden the O2S in the past or considering your first, we're here to make sure this your weekend is truly mountain bike EPIC!

Online registration is HERE.

Or download the PDF.

Course improvements are underway, the media machine is running and volunteers are being recruited. We're looking forward to having you participate in the 16th annual Ore to Shore.