If skating through scenic woodlands offering breathtaking views of Lake Superior, on an island, sounds like your idea of skating heaven, the Apostle Islands inline is the perfect event for you.
Race packet pick-up and late registration is at the
ASHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ONLY
Packet pickup is available
June 11: 8am – 5 pm
June 12: 8am – 5 pm
June 13: 8am – 9 pm
Packet Pickup Location: Packet Pick-up is in Ashland at the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Office 1716 Lake Shore Drive West, Ashland.
June 14th, 6 – 7 am
Late Packet Pick-Up at the Madeline Island Ferry Visitor Center at the Ferry Entrance in Bayfield.
Madeline Island Ferry Schedules Times for Saturday June 14th, 2025 TBD
The Ferry tickets cannot be purchased in advance. It’s on a first come first serve basis. The process is very quick and is cards only. To learn more on the pricing and schedule click the button below:
PARKING
The City of Bayfield installed kiosks to take payment to park in the following lots at the price listed:
If you have any questions about the parking lots, please contact City Hall directly. City Hall: (715) 779-5712 Email: cityclerk@cityofbayfield.com
Due to the race course being close to the Madeline Island Ferry dock there is no need to bring your car over to the island. Here is a map of the parking available near the Ferry Dock in Bayfield.
If you choose to bring your vehicle over to the island here is a map of the parking that is available. Bringing your car will be an additional cost. That fee will be paid at the Ferry Dock
Marathon – Two Waves – 8:30 am
1. ALL PRO/ADV – MALE & FEMALE wait 1 minute
2. ALL FULL MALE & FEMALE FITNESS REC / FULL QUAD SKATERS
Half Marathon – Mass Start – 8:33 am
Mad Dash – Mass Start – 8:34 am
All time approximate and subject to change.
Awards to follow:
Pro/Adv – Open
• Open to any age competitive skater
• Top three overall, Male & Female
• No age class awards
Pro/Adv – Masters
• Open to those 30 – 39
• Top three overall, Male & Female
• No age class awards
Pro/Adv – Veteran
• Open to those 40 – 49
• Top three overall, Male & Female
• No age class awards
Pro/Adv – Grand Veteran
• Open to those 50 – 59
• Top three overall, Male & Female
• No age class awards
Pro/Adv – Super Veteran
• Open to those 60 & over
• Top three overall, Male & Female
• No age class awards
Fitness/Rec Marathon
• Top 3 overall, Male & Female Adult (18 & older)
• Top overall, Male & Female Quad – no age class – needs to finish within a 3 hour clock
• Top 3 overall, Male & Female Junior (13-17) **
• Top 3 overall, Male & Female Freshman (10 – 12) **
• Age class awards to top three Male & Females in ten year age classes.
Fitness/Rec – ALMT Half Marathon (a little more than half)
For those looking to be part of the Apostle Islands Races, but still gaining skills before trying the full marathon.
• Top 3 overall, Male & Female Adult (18 & older)
• Top overall, Male & Female Quad – no age class – needs to finish within 2 3 hour clock
• Top 3 overall, Male & Female Junior (13-17) **
• Top 3 overall, Male & Female Freshman (10 – 12) **
• Age class awards to top three Male & Female in ten year age classes
The Mad Fun Skate
• Top overall, Male & Female Adult (18 & older)
• Top overall, Male & Female Quad
• Top overall, Male & Female Junior (13- 17) **
• Top overall, Male & Female Freshman (12 & younger) **
• No age class awards
It is very important that you skate in the Division you sign up in.
Changing divisions on your own can create inaccuracies with timing results.
**Youth signing up for the Youth Award/Divisions must sign up and skate in the Fitness Rec or Mad Fun Skate division.
**Youth wanting to skate with the Pro/Adv must sign up in the Pro/Advance division and will not be eligible for the Youth Awards.
This 8.7-mile looped course features a combination of lats, curves, straightaways and two hairpins turn. Skating on an island on the shores of the greatest of the great lakes, Lake Superior is a vacation in itself. That’s why this race is otherwise known as the Vacation Destination Inline Marathon in the country!
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