VIA I-75 Exit #310
Take exit 310 for M-68 toward Rogers City
Turn right onto M-68W
Turn right onto S Straits Hwy
Turn left onto South Ave
Turn right onto Witt Blvd
Turn left onto Oak Glen St
GPS: DeVoe Beach, Indian River
Please visit the Indian River Chamber website for detailed local hotels.
https://irchamber.com
Saturdays course: approx 42 miles, modified Lemans start from pits out 1/2 mile to turn buoy and then back into Indian River. Race runs through Indian River then along the West side of Mullett Lake and entering Cheboygan River and running its full length to a turn around buoy in Cheboygan. The course then follows the same route back to a finish line at DeVoe Beach.
Sundays course: approx 42 miles, modified Lemans start from pits across Burt Lake and then North to entrance of Crooked River. Course runs through Crooked River and into and around Crooked Lake making 3 check points and then back into Crooked River. Course then continues South along the West side of Burt Lake then across the lake into the Indian River. The race travels the full length of Indian River to a check point at Mullett Lake and then back through Indian River to a finish line that is at DeVoe Beach.
Disclaimer: Course layout, finish location, turn buoy, checkpoints, etc. is all dependent on DNR and Coast Guard approval of permits.
JR Course: modified Lemans start from pits out to turn buoy (location dependent on weather) and then back into Indian River. Approximately 3 miles through Indian River to a turn around buoy at The Landings with a finish at DeVoe Beach. This is the course for both Saturday, and Sunday.
Modified Lemans
National Championships: SO
06420 ASR MARATHON06430 BSR MARATHON06440 CSR MARATHON06450 DSR MARATHON06460 15SSR MARATHON06470 25SSR MARATHON11021 JR MARATHON11022 AXR Marathon
06420 ASR MARATHON06430 BSR MARATHON06440 CSR MARATHON06450 DSR MARATHON06460 15SSR MARATHON06470 25SSR MARATHON11021 JR MARATHON11022 AXR Marathon
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in JSR, ASR, and DSR. Trophy for 1st place 15SSR. Trophies for 1st - 5th place in 25SSR and CSR.
No trophies for AXR or BSR.
Cash prizes awarded minimally of $5,000. Final amount is determined by the TOMORC Board of Directors.
Prizes are handed out at the completion of Sundays race during the award ceremony. Prizes also can be mailed if winner is not present.
Pizza Party Awards Banquet at DeVoe Beach after the conclusion of racing and inspections. Tentative start time is 4:30 PM. TOMORC will provide non-alcoholic beverages.
Should you wish to leave right after racing is concluded, PARK YOUR TRAILER ACCORDINGLY - you are responsible for removing your trailer prior to the conclusion of the award ceremony. TOMORC will NOT be removing trailers from DeVoe Beach until AFTER THE AWARD CEREMONY!
Friday: at DeVoe Beach from 5-7 pm
Saturday: at DeVoe Beach from 7:30-8:30 am
Sunday: If needed or upon request
Friday Night Dinner: Free to all racers, families, and volunteers. Located in DeVoe Beach. Come register to race and get an amazing cooked meal by Dale and Angie Berry!
Schedule will be distributed upon registration. Earliest meeting begins at 9:30 on Saturday and Sunday.
$110 for AXR, ASR, BSR, 15SSR, 25SSR, CSR, and DSR
$45 for JR
$10 dollar TRAILER PARKING FEE FOR EACH TRAILER
DO NOT SEND
Race Director (53194) THOMAS N FAIRBAIRN, 2970 S US HIGHWAY 31 N, ALANSON, MI
Referee (2611) MIKE ROSS, 6643 WEDGEWOOD CRT, WATERFORD, MI
Assistant Referee (9973) BRYAN LAUER, PO BOX 463, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
Inspector (156) THOMAS JOHNSTON, 11880 PRESTON RD, BRITTON, MI
Inspector (75270) DANIEL PEARSON, 1426 CATOB RD, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
Scorer (7509) TRACY TROLIAN, 6275 MILAN OAKVILLE RD, MILAN, MI
Risk Manager (13857) SAMANTHA FAIRBAIRN, 6885 MAPLE RIVER LANE, BRUTUS, MI
Risk Manager (18336) DANELE BOSKER, 5923 LIGHTFOOT RD, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI
No Camping at DeVoe Beach
$10 dollars for race trailer parking at DeVoe Beach (free if parking on the sand portion of the beach)
Pets are allowed at DeVoe Beach
Parking Passes for the pit parking lot may NOT be available for 2024 - this is directly related to how many participants. Trailer parking will occur in the parking lot if it has to, which will take up parking spaces for vehicles. CARPOOL!
Please be respectful of homes and yards surrounding DeVoe Beach. Abide by no parking signs if necessary.
On plane testing is possible at 11am on Saturday ONLY pending ambulance attendance.
First time/rookie drivers AND anyone running new or prohibitionary motors may be required to attend on plane testing to confirm to the race committee that they are able to safely start with their class. This may be Friday evening OR Saturday morning. Drivers will be notified if they are required to present.
Sunday\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s course has integral timing - depending on Saturday performance(s), certain drivers may not be allowed to enter Crooked River. This will be decided by the Race Committee Saturday afternoon and drivers will be notified by the latest on Sunday morning.
Motors in any class that are considered prohibitionary may have restrictions in place for their participation. Final determination will be made by the Race Committee.
TOP O\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' MICHIGAN MARATHON NATIONALS IS AN \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"OUT AND BACK\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" MARATHON AND IS SCORED AS SUCH AS THE APBA STOCK OUTBOARD RULEBOOK STATES.
This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA
An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.