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!