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Activities & Events

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Trek the Might Mac Mackinac Bridge ATV Crossing

Oct 3, 2015

Contact & More Info

Phone: 906-643-6950

NEW/UPDATED INFORMATION!

The Michigan Department of Transportation has asked us to post their rules of the road and general safety rules for the Trek.

Single file for the duration of the parade.

20 mph minimum and maximum speed at all times during the parade.

ALL operators must stay in the designated parade route and obey all laws and orders of traffic regulators.

ALL operators are driving through business districts.  PLEASE stay watchful of cars and pedestrians - PAY ATTENTION to your surroundings during the parade.

SCHEDULE

6:30 a.m. Buses** leave from St. Ignace for staging area (tentative)
8:30 a.m. MANDATORY Pre-Ride Meeting at staging area
10:00 a.m. Bridge Crossing Start Time

LOCATION

ATVs will leave staging area and head north across the Mighty Mackinac Bridge, through downtown St. Ignace, and north to Little Bear East Arena.

VEHICLES PERMITTED

ATVs, Side-by-Sides, Off-Road Motorcycles. For other categories, please call 906-643-6950 to see if your vehicle type is permitted. ABSOLUTELY NO ARGOS, 3-WHEELERS, GOLF CARTS, ETC.

 

ENTRY FEES

ATV & Driver $35.00

Includes: Mackinac Bridge Fare, Security, Decal, Lunch (Chicken Breast, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Baked Beans, Salads, Dessert & Beverage), Shuttle*, Busing**, Entertainment and Kewadin Casino Package (19 years and older).

Additional Rider (Regardless of Age) $25.00

Includes: Security, Decal, Lunch (Chicken Breast, Hot Dogs, Burgers, Baked Beans, Salads, Dessert & Beverage), Shuttle*, Busing**, Entertainment and Kewadin Casino Package (19 years and older).

LAW ENFORCEMENT/LOCAL ORV ORDINANCE LINKS

·         Michigan State Police

·         Mackinac County ORV Ordinance

·         City of St. Ignace

·         City of Mackinaw City

·         US Forest Service Hiawatha National Forest ORV

·         US Forest Service ORV Ordinance

·         DNR

REGISTRATION PACKETS

Registration packets will be available on Friday, October 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Little Bear East Arena (275 Marquette Street). Or you can bring your email confirmation to the staging area Saturday to receive your participant wristband and your packet will be available at Little Bear East Arena after the event.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE -- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2015

6:30 a.m. Buses from St. Ignace to Mackinaw City (tentative)
8:30 a.m. Pre-Ride Meeting
10:00 a.m. Bridge Crossing Start Time
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Beer Tent & Live Music
5:00 p.m. Awards & Door Prizes

SECURITY

Friday, October 2 - 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. :
Staging Area
Saturday, October 3 - 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. :
Little Bear East Arena

AWARDS

Did you travel the longest distance for this history making event? Have the most club members participate? Are you the oldest participant? Don't miss the presentations at Little Bear East Arena, Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m.

*SHUTTLE

No need to drive once you arrive! The St. Ignace Events Committee provides participants with a FREE shuttle during the weekend in St. Ignace only. From Friday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m., the shuttle will bring you to St. Ignace Visitor Bureau/Chamber of Commerce member businesses including lodging, restaurants, bars, shops, etc.

**BUSES

Buses will be provided to transport participants from St. Ignace to staging area in Mackinaw City the morning of the crossing only.

LODGING INFORMATION

Stay where the action is! Make your lodging reservation in St. Ignace! Take advantage of the FREE weekend shuttle*.

DRIVER MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Please Note: If you choose to register online, you must register and make the appropriate payment to be officially registered for the event.
REGISTER NOW!

If you have any questions, please call 1-800-338-6660 or email at info@stignace.com

VENDOR INFORMATION

If you are interested in vending at this event, click here to download the vendor application form!