PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
All events take place at the Forestville Trailhead in Marquette.
Please review carefully the following information regarding bus schedules, parking at the Forestville Trailhead, directions to aid stations, and parking at aid stations. This does not apply to Friday events.
On Saturday, you have several options to ease stress and congestion while arriving at the start-finish area. These options are as follows:
1) All racers who are being dropped off may drive in towards the trailhead, but you will be directed to stop temporarily along the road. Racers will asked to exit the vehicle, and then walk about 0.25 miles to the start area.
2) 50 Mile Racers will be given parking preference at the NTN Forestville Trailhead (50K folks can carpool with a 50M racer). We will ask to see a 50M bib or registration email to park at the Forestville Trailhead Lot. 50 Mile racers may also choose to use the shuttle buses.
3) 50K racers: A race day shuttle (Marquette Area Public School buses, Note: Alcohol cannot be transported) will be used to ease congestion at the NTN Forestville Trailhead. 50K racers will be parking at the NORTH LOT of the PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER (about 4 miles from the trailhead, map and schedule to follow). Please plan to arrive before 4:00 AM to load, and this will give racers time to do pre-race rituals at the trailhead/start-finish area. Return bus rides will be available later in the day (or ask a friend for a ride back). FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY RIDE THE SHUTTLE as well! Note that the bus returning spectators from the start to the Peninsula Medical Center will leave the trailhead promptly at 6:00 AM.
4) Very limited temporary parking, on ONE SIDE of the Forestville access roads, will be available for those family and friends that wish to drop off and stay at the trailhead temporarily to watch the early AM start, which is before sunrise (bring a light!). You will have to walk about 0.25 to 0.50 miles to start.
On Saturday, you have several options to ease stress and congestion while arriving at the start-finish area. These options are as follows:
1) All racers who are being dropped off may drive in towards the trailhead, but you will be directed to stop temporarily along the road. Racers will asked to exit the vehicle, and then walk about 0.25 miles to the start area.
2) 50 Mile Racers will be given parking preference at the NTN Forestville Trailhead (50K folks can carpool with a 50M racer). We will ask to see a 50M bib or registration email to park at the Forestville Trailhead Lot. 50 Mile racers may also choose to use the shuttle buses.
3) 50K racers: A race day shuttle (Marquette Area Public School buses, Note: Alcohol cannot be transported) will be used to ease congestion at the NTN Forestville Trailhead. 50K racers will be parking at the NORTH LOT of the PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER (about 4 miles from the trailhead, map and schedule to follow). Please plan to arrive before 4:00 AM to load, and this will give racers time to do pre-race rituals at the trailhead/start-finish area. Return bus rides will be available later in the day (or ask a friend for a ride back). FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY RIDE THE SHUTTLE as well! Note that the bus returning spectators from the start to the Peninsula Medical Center will leave the trailhead promptly at 6:00 AM.
4) Very limited temporary parking, on ONE SIDE of the Forestville access roads, will be available for those family and friends that wish to drop off and stay at the trailhead temporarily to watch the early AM start, which is before sunrise (bring a light!). You will have to walk about 0.25 to 0.50 miles to start.
PARKING MAPS
Please take some time to review the following maps.