Ore to Shore 2026 — Marquette, MI

Date
August 8, 2026
Location
Marquette, MI
Venue
Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Ave
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$10.00 – $120.00
Events
HARD ROCK (48 MILE POINT-TO-POINT), SOFT ROCK (28 MILE POINT-TO-POINT), SHORE ROCK (10 MILE), JUNIOR ROCK (4 MILE), LITTLE ROCK (1 MILE), LITTLEST ROCK
Includes
T-Shirt or Socks | T-Shirt
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The Ore to Shore is a point-to-point race set in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan. HARD ROCK (48 MILE POINT-TO-POINT) The race course traverses some of the most scenic terrain available in the UP. The course starts in downtown Negaunee, which is the “birthplace” of iron ore mining in Michigan. The first two miles will be a roll-out on pavement, and then the race will hit the dirt as you make your way to Ishpeming. There you will detour through downtown and travel the city streets for another mile. Then you’re back on the trails. The course will roll with the hills as you gradually drop in elevation to Marquette. You will be captivated as you pass by the lakes, rivers, ponds, and wildlife along the way. The course is wide enough the entire way to allow for easy and safe passage, but yet remains “tunneled” by nearby trees to give the sense of winding your way through the forests. Approaching the city of Marquette, you are still in the highlands, look off in the distance for a be

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ore to Shore 2026 — Marquette, MI?

Ore to Shore 2026 — Marquette, MI takes place on August 8, 2026. The race is held in Marquette, Michigan.

Where is Ore to Shore 2026 — Marquette, MI held?

Ore to Shore 2026 — Marquette, MI is held at Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Ave in Marquette, Michigan.

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