(Photo courtesy of Ore to Shore)

MARQUETTE — The 26th annual Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic — Michigan’s largest mass start, point-to-point mountain bike event — is set for Saturday.

The Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic offers six different races with a well-tailored “grind to fun ratio” for every racer’s skill set, according to the race website. Everyone that races either it be a pro, weekend warrior or all members of a family will feel like they have achieved something difficult while having fun at the same time.

The 48 mile Hard Rock, 28 mile Soft Rock and 10 mile Shore Rock courses are true cross country races with numerous hills to climb, descents to fly down, fast flat sections, mud, sand, water and exposed rock. There are also 4 mile, 1 mile and 50-yard races for kids who may just be starting out with racing.

To register online, visit runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/OretoShore. The 48-mile and 28-mile race registration costs will increase after midnight on Thursday. For more information on the races, visit www.oretoshore.com.