REGISTRATION

Packet pickup - All Events will be at the Lakeview Arena (in Marquette) Friday, August 8, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Race day pickup - Soft Rock will be at Lakeview School in Negaunee from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Race day pickup - Hard Rock wil be at the Negaunee Senior Center from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

Race day pickup - Jr. Rock will be at the Lakeview Arena (in Marquette) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION
No race day registrations (except Little/Littlest Rocks) are permitted. Packet pickup from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

KIDS' EVENTS REGISTRATION
Junior, Little, and Littlest Rocks may register Friday Evening. Little & Littlest Rocks may also register starting at 1:30p.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Arena on Saturday. There is no race day registration for Hard, Soft, and Junior Rocks.

REGISTRATION CHANGES
A change of event request must be submitted and received in writing by August 7th. Mail your request to Ore to Shore, P.O. Box 864, Marquette, MI 49855 or email to info@oretoshore.com. No phone calls or faxes please. No changes will be allowed after this date. Transferring of numbers will not be permitted.

START TIMES (All times EST):
Soft Rock - 9:00 a.m. - Lakeview Elementary School 200 Croix Street, Negaunee
Hard Rock - 9:45 a.m. - Downtown Negaunee (Iron & Silver Streets)
Junior Rock - 4:00 p.m. - Lakeview Arena 401 E. Fair, Marquette
Littlest Rock - 5:00 p.m. - Lakeview Arena 401 E. Fair, Marquette
Little Rock - 5:15 p.m. - Lakeview Arena 401 E. Fair, Marquette

SPONSOR EXPO Epic sponsors and other vendors will have booths set up in the Lakeview Arena starting on Friday night during registration and continuing on race day. Pay them a visit and check out the latest gear as well as other items of interest.

PREFERRED STARTS
A limited number of preferred start positions available in both the HARD and SOFT ROCK events. Please be sure to check the box on the entry form. Ore To Shore past results will be used as a guideline. If you have never raced in the ore to shore, submission of a brief race resume is required, and must be postmarked by July 15, 2008.

AGE GROUPS
11 and under (soft rock only), 12-15 (soft rock only), 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

FIELD LIMIT
Field limit of 2500. Transferring of numbers will not be permitted. Bandits (non registered riders) are strictly prohibited.

MEMORABILIA
This year we are offering your choice of a T-shirt or a pair of quality bike socks embroidered with the race logo as part of your entry fee. Please indicate your choice of socks or shirt, and your desired size on entry form.

*Please note that shirts and socks are distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Marking your size on the entry form helps the Ore to Shore Committee determine what sizes to order. The Ore to Shore cannot guarentee that you will receive the exact size that was marked on your entry form.

PHOTOS
Photos from last year are available at www.marquettephoto.com

AID STATIONS Aid stations will be available on both the HARD ROCK and SOFT ROCK courses. Natural Spring Water direct from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, courtesy of Amino Vital, and fruit will be available as will Clif Bar Gel at most stations.

CUT-OFF TIME As a courtesy to the many volunteers, riders failing to make it to Forestville Road (approx. 38 miles into HARD ROCK; approx. 18 miles into SOFT ROCK) prior to 3:30 p.m. will be guided off of the course and taken to the finish area by support vehicle.

DROP OUTS If you should decide to drop out of the race, go to the nearest aid station and inform a race official of your decision. Support vehicles will be available for a ride from the aid station to the finish area.

HELMETS Use of an approved helmet is required in all of the applicable Epic Weekend events.

FIRST AID First aid will be available at all of the aid stations and at the finish line as well as roaming medical personnel along the course.

AWARDS CEREMONY Cash and awards ceremony will be at 6:30 PM. Location to be announced. Thousands of dollars in merchandise will be given away by random drawings courtesy of our sponsors (must be present to win). Unique commemorative awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in each class in the Hard, Soft and Junior Rock races.

PARKING Plenty of parking is available around both start areas and the finish area.

TRANSPORTATION There is plenty of parking at both start areas and finish area. Buses will be available for personal transport (no bikes allowed) from the finish to the start areas from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (on the 1/2 hour).

CLOTHING DROP BAGS Riders will be given a numbered clothing drop bag. Riders may place personal articles needed at the finish area in these bags. Drop bags left at the start in the designated bag area will be transported to the finish at Lakeview Arena. The drop bags will be secured to the best of our ability, but we cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen items.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Local bike shops will be on hand to help out with any necessary mechanical repairs at the start areas of both races. Please carry your own tools and supplies for emergency repairs on the course.

BIKE WASH & STORAGE Hoses will be available outside Lakeview Arena for washing bikes. A bike storage area will be provided while riders are socializing at the arena and/or returning to the start to pick up vehicles. Bikes will be secured to the best of our ability, but we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen bicycles. The bike corral will close at 4 p.m. Please pick up your bike prior to that time.

SHOWERS Showers are available at Lakeview Arena free of charge. Please provide your own soap and towels.

RESULTS All timing will be completed by White River Sports from Iron River, Wisconsin. Results will be posted at the arena as soon as they become available. Any errors should be reported to the timers immediately. Results can also be accessed on our website at www.oretoshore.com. Results will also be in Sunday's Marquette Mining Journal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS