Apostle Islands Inline Marathon
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Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce 274 Main St., La Pointe, Wisconsin 54850
If gliding along smooth pavement through scenic woodlands offering breathtaking views of Lake Superior sounds like your idea of skating heaven, the Apostle Islands Inline Marathon is the perfect event for you. This unique inline race has something for every skating enthusiast and skill level, including a full marathon, a little more than a half-marathon and fun race. The 8.7-mile looped course features a combination of flats, curves, straightaways and two hairpin turns.
Most of the course for this fun and friendly race includes pavement that was new in 2009. Smooth pavement will make a great racing experience for you where the wheels meet the road. The race is held on Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. You will skate through beautiful forest and along breathtaking Lake Superior panoramas.
Madeline Island Ferry Line will provide skaters transportation to the picturesque town of La Pointe on Madeline Island. The 25-minute trip will provide spectacular views of Lake Superior and several of the 22 Apostle Islands.
Racing gets under way at 8:30 a.m., and there's an awards ceremony and post-race party starting around 11 a.m. at the Madeline Island Community Center. The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the race director. For more information, call 800-284-9484, or check out the website: www.apostleislandsinline.com