Directions To Race Day Parking and Shuttle Pick-Up In Marengo
There is no race day parking at the start/finish area of the race.
Absolutely no parking will be allowed on the course.

There are two parking areas for race day.
Shuttle service will be provided for spectators and racers from Parking Area A and is the recommended parking area for the race. Racers will be given preference in loading. In bound shuttles will begin at 6:00 a.m. with the last shuttle leaving at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Return shuttles will begin as soon as the last skater begins his or her second lap (approximately 9:30 a.m.) and will continue until noon or until everyone has been returned to their car. Parking Area B is roadside parking on Ovaska Road which intersects the course about .5 miles east of the start/finish area. The road is a mix of gravel and blacktop but there is a half-mile portion of blacktop that connects to the course. Please park on the right hand side of the road as you are heading south. You can walk or skate to the start/finish. You may return to your car anytime but will not be allowed to skate on the course against traffic once the race starts. You will be allowed to walk on the shoulder of the road.
Parking Area A – Ashland County Fairgrounds:
Starting on anywhere on US2, proceed to the intersection of US2 and State Highway 13 South. This intersection is marked by the Hotel Chequamegon and Burger King. Turn south on STH 13 which is also known as Ellis Avenue in the City of Ashland. Proceed south 13.0 miles to the Village of Marengo. Take a left onto Fairgrounds Rd into the fairgrounds and parking area. Watch for signs. There will be portapotties at this parking area.
Parking Area B – Ovaska Rd
Starting on anywhere on US2, proceed to the intersection of US2 and State Highway 13 South. This intersection is marked by the Hotel Chequamegon and Burger King. Turn south on STH 13 which is also known as Ellis Avenue in the City of Ashland. Proceed south 11.0 miles to State Highway 112. Take a right on STH 112 and proceed about a block to Ovaska Rd. Take a left onto Ovaska Rd and proceed south 2.5 miles to the stretch of blacktop and the parking area.