2026 Apostle Islands Race Information

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.

Registration is now OPEN!
If you would like to be on our eblast list email us at officemgr@visitashland.com

Pre-Race Information

Packet Pick-Up

Race packet pick-up and late registration is at the
ASHLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ONLY
Packet pickup is available

June 17: 8am – 5 pm
June 18: 8am – 5 pm
June 19: 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 20th, 6 – 7 am
Late Packet Pick-Up at the Madeline Island Ferry Visitor Center at the Ferry Entrance in Bayfield

Skate Madeline Island

Getting To The Island

Madeline Island Ferry Schedules Times for Saturday June 20th, 2026

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:

$10/Day
Corner of Manypenny and 2nd Street
Two Lots at Broad St. and Washington Ave. (At the Big Ravine Trail Head and Library)
People can pay cash at the kiosk with the envelope provided or scan the QR code on the envelope to pay online under “Other Payments.”

If you have any questions about the parking lots, please contact City Hall directly. City Hall: (715) 779-5712 Email: cityclerk@cityofbayfield.com

Parking Information

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

Race Day Information

Race Start Times

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 Fun Skate – Mass Start – 8:34 am

All time approximate and subject to change.

Awards to follow:

Race Divisions & Awards

Race Divisions

Pro/Adv Full Marathon is for Elite, Experienced Skaters, not beginners.
Fitness Rec Full Marathon (must be able to complete in 3 hours).
Quad – Full Marathon (Quads are traditional roller skates, footwear with four wheels arranged in a two-by-two configuration (two at the front, two at the back) on two separate axles and must be able to complete in 3 hours).
ALMT- Half Marathon -is for those looking to be part of Apostle Islands but still gaining skills before trying the full marathon.
Quad – Half Marathon (Quads are traditional roller skates, footwear with four wheels arranged in a two-by-two configuration (two at the front, two at the back) on two separate axles and must be able to complete in 3 hours)
Mad Skate
Quad Mad Skate (Quads are traditional roller skates, footwear with four wheels arranged in a two-by-two configuration (two at the front, two at the back) on two separate axles)
Junior & Freshman – The Junior and Freshman divisions are for the youth ages 17 & under in the Fitness Rec division of the Marathon, ALMT Half Marathon and in the Mad Skate Races.

Awards

Awards given to top three per division
Top three marathon distance male and female
Top three ALMT Half distance male and female

MARATHON PRO-ADVANCED
Marathon Pro Adv Open Men
Marathon Pro Adv Open Women
Marathon Pro Adv Masters 30 to 39 Men
Marathon Pro Adv Masters 30 to 39 Women
Marathon Pro Adv Veteran 40 to 49 Men
Marathon Pro Adv Veteran 40 to 49 Women
Marathon Pro Adv Gr Vet 50 to 59 Men
Marathon Pro Adv Gr Vet 50 to 59 Women
Marathon Pro Adv Sup Vet 60+ Men
Marathon Pro Adv Sup Vet 60+ Women

MARATHON
Marathon Fit Rec – Over All Male
Marathon Fit Rec – Over All Female
Marathon Fit Rec 10 to 12 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 10 to 12 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 13 to 17 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 13 to 17 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 18 to 29 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 18 to 29 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 30 to 39 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 30 to 39 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 40 to 49 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 40 to 49 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 50 to 59 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 50 to 59 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 60 to 69 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 60 to 69 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 70 to 79 Men
Marathon Fit Rec 70 to 79 Women
Marathon Fit Rec 80+ Men
Marathon Fit Rec 80+ Women
Marathon Fit Rec Quad Men Open
Marathon Fit Rec Quad Women Open

ALMT HALF – Fitness/Rec (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.

Half Fit Rec – Over All Male
Half Fit Rec – Over All Female
Half Fit Rec 10 to 12 Men
Half Fit Rec 10 to 12 Women
Half Fit Rec 13 to 17 Men
Half Fit Rec 13 to 17 Women
Half Fit Rec 18 to 29 Men
Half Fit Rec 18 to 29 Women
Half Fit Rec 30 to 39 Men
Half Fit Rec 30 to 39 Women
Half Fit Rec 40 to 49 Men
Half Fit Rec 40 to 49 Women
Half Fit Rec 50 to 59 Men
Half Fit Rec 50 to 59 Women
Half Fit Rec 60 to 69 Men
Half Fit Rec 60 to 69 Women
Half Fit Rec 70 to 79 Men
Half Fit Rec 70 to 79 Women
Half Fit Rec 80+ Men
Half Fit Rec 80+ Women
Half Fit Rec Quad Men Open
Half Fit Rec Quad Women Open

MAD SKATE
Mad Skate 12 and Under Men
Mad Skate 12 and Under Women
Mad Skate 13 to 17 Men
Mad Skate 13 to 17 Women
Mad Skate 18+ Men
Mad Skate 18+ Women
Mad Skate Quad Men Open
Mad Skate Quad Women Open

NON-BINARY – ONE OVER ALL AWARD PER DIVISION
Marathon Fit Rec Non Binary
ALMT – Half Non Binary
Mad Skate Non Binary

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