CONTENTS
Music, Multiple Races, So Much FUN
Overview
- Red Earth Classic (32 mile BEAST)
- Ride solo or compete as a two-person relay.
- Red Earth Classic (20 mile LOADER)
- Red Earth Classic (12 mile DOZER)
- Junior Classic (3 and 5 mile race)
- Red Earth Enduro (This event takes place the next day, Sunday July 19th)
Run, carry, climb, push and crawl your way though 5 Kilometers of obstacles. Bring grit, determination and perseverance as your team battles the challenges and races against the competition. Course will start and finish at the Houghton Beach. The course route will utilize the Houghton Waterfront and surrounding features. Successful teams of three to five people ages 13 and up will need to be able to work together efficiently, be competent in all fitness domains – plus be willing to have some fun.
See the event’s website for more information: www.thesisuchallenge.com
SISU Challenge Obstacles
1. Test your functional strength while navigating up our 18-foot Kalamojakka Fish Net Climb
2. Challenge your grip and resolve with 100 yards of St. Urho Sandbag Carries
3. Test mobility and coordination while doing the Misery Bay Low Crawl
4. Like a miner—turn up the power during the Tram Car Push
5. Build mental toughness in our Paskahousu Mud Pit
6. Use agility, balance and coordination to conquer the “Yous guys” Wall Traverse
7. Got what it takes to pull your team over the Holy Wha Wall Climb?
8. Bring your balance and strength to transcend the Heikki Lunta Rope Bridge
9. Jump, pull and climb your way over the Hakkapeliitta Hay Bails
10. Team effort required to conquer the gigantic and slippery Carl Pellonpipe
11. All you need is a smile to enjoy a ride down the SISU Slide
Proceeds from the The SISU Challenge will help support Michigan Technological University’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. The SISU Challenge will help fund a scholarship for incoming freshmen in Memory of Benjamin J. Hall. Some funds may also be used for a cadet scholarship to special training events.
About This Activity
A 12 Hour Team or 6 Hour Solo multi-lap or “ronde” Mountain Bike Race around the Michigan Tech trail system with a celebratory atmosphere. Get a team together or come as a solo rider, either way join us for a “Rondevous”.
The name: “Rondevous” is a play of the Dutch word for lap – “ronde” and the word “rendezvous” – a traditional celebration of the French fur trappers. The “Ronde” is also a monumental European bike race in the Flanders region, notable for requiring very strong riding to win. The Rondevous race is a celebration of MTB riding.
Event details and schedule
When: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 9:30am Start at the Trailhead/Stadium Area (No headlamp necessary for 12 HR riders)
Where: Tech Trails (off Sharon Ave, across from Sherman Field in Houghton, on the Michigan Tech campus)
Why: All proceeds benefit the Michigan Tech Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Nordic Ski, and Track and Field Teams.
Day-of Registration/Check in/Packet Pick Up @ Main Trailhead Stadium cabin from 8:00 to 9:00am. Rider meeting 9:15 am in Stadium Area
Early-Registration Note: We cannot guarantee your early-registration unless it is post-marked by the July 10th or received online.
Race-Day Registration Note: Arrive for registration no later than 9:00am, we will close registration at this time.
Course: Challenging but safe terrain entirely on trails with double track, single track (some technical), flow trail, climbs and descents. 1 lap will be 7.75 miles, and should be around 35-50 minutes for an average “12 hour” team rider. We will try to have the course marked for pre-riding Friday 6:00pm to dusk.
Get ready for a half-mile swim in the brisk waters of Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike ride along the shore of Lake Superior, and a five-mile run past the end of US Highway 41.
Swim — Lake Fanny Hooe in Copper Harbor
Bike — Along the shore of Lake Superior
Run — Past the northernmost point of US-41
Please note: all registrations are final. No refunds.
Ore to Shore is Michigan’s Largest Mass Start Point to Point Mountain Bike Race
Register Online or
Download the 2015 Registration Form
Or, if you would like a form mailed to you please,
E-mail: oretoshore@yahoo.com
Call: 866-370-RACE
Fee Schedule – Postmarked By:
May 30 , 2015 – $55
June 30, 2015 – $65
July 15, 2015 – $70
August 06, 2015 – $75
August 07, 2015 – $80
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE 4, 10, 28 OR 48 MILE RACES
Repeat: There is no race day registration for Hard, Soft, Shore, and Junior Rocks.
FAMILY RATE
We offer a Family Rate where three or more immediate family members (living in same household) get $5 off each registration. Registrations must be mailed together (Hard, Soft, and Shore Rock only).
UP Mountain Bike Week
2-Races, 7-Rides, 9-Trail Systems. Sign up for BOTH the Ore to Shore and the Great Dear Chase and receive discounts on lodging, meals, area attractions and more! Details here.
About the Land
The Ore to Shore race course is made up of a combination of public and private land. We have a one day permit to go through the landowner’s property for the race. It has come to our attention that a GPS version of the course may be found on the internet. There are sections of the course than can be ridden year round – the easiest to find is from County Road 510 into Marquette. Please do not ride the private landowner property other than on race day. Doing so could put the race in jeopardy as the landowners may not let us use their property anymore.
Celebrate mountain biking that is fun, fast and flowy! The Great Deer Chase is set for August 15th, 2015. Registration is open now and more information available at www.greatdeerchase.org
If you’ve tried Swedetown Trails on two wheels, try them on two feet!
The first annual trail running event at the Swedetown Trails will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015! Trails are located in historic Calumet, MI. The trails are fast and fun, with a total of over 25 miles of single and double track to explore!
Start Times:
- 5k – 8:00 am EST
- 10k – 8:30 am EST
- 25k – 9:00 am EST
*Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the race*
Packet Pick Up:
- Friday, August 21st from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm EST
- Saturday, August 22nd from 6:30 am-7:30 am EST
All funds raised will go to the Swedetown Trail Club to purchase summer grooming equipment. Registration prices will go up by $10 on August 1st. Day of registration will be set at $50 for all distances. To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register by August 1st.
There will also be FREE training runs on the trails prior to the event. Stay tuned to Swedetown Trail Run on Facebook for dates and times.
Register at: http://www.active.com/calumet-mi/running/trail-run-races/swedetown-trail-run-2015
This race is run on a fairly flat course along the shores of Lake Superior. 5k and 10k distances, multiple age divisions and wheelchair division.
| Date: | September 6, 2015 (Sunday) |
| City: | Ontonagon, MI |
| Location: | Fire Hall on River Street |
| Notes: | Race day registration is 8:00-9:40am. There will be a Labor Day parade at 2pm. Camping and motels are available. All participants receive a t-shirt. Door prizes will be drawn after the race. |
The Fall Color Classic (previously Cobble Gobble) is a 8k run/walk put on by the North Woods Conservancy as a fundraiser for the Save Keweenaw Beaches effort. A fun romp through the woods and along the shore, the race starts and ends at the NWC Gratiot River North Trailhead. The course winds its way through parts of NWC Dore Woods, NWC Gratiot River North, the Gratiot River County Park, and includes 1.4k of cobble beach along stunning Lake Superior (see below).