ISHPEMING — Rolling into its fifth year, the Marji Gesick is scheduled to set up its finish area in downtown Ishpeming Friday and Sunday.

There are seven races total for the Marji Gesick, consisting of mountain bikers and runners.

The race, named after an Ojibwa native who showed prospectors the first iron ore in the area, is expected to draw 700 people to participate.

The finish line chute will run from Pearl Street to Cleveland Avenue on Main Street. Organizers said Main Street will close to traffic at 5 p.m. Friday.

Setup for the expo will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday along Main Street from Hematite to Pearl, and runners are expected to finish any time after 8 a.m., followed by the first mountain bikers mid-afternoon.

The expo, featuring food trucks and a beer tent, will run from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. Organizers said race participants will finish throughout the night and early morning hours Sunday.

The majority of Main Street will reopen by 9 a.m. Sunday.

The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce is working with the Marji Gesick to keep businesses and the community informed about the event. The GINCC will also be giving away free limited-edition cowbells to spectators starting at 3 p.m. Saturday near the finish line.

To keep up-to-date on event happenings, follow the Marji Gesick Facebook page @marjigesick100.