First Time? YAY!
learn how to zDM
Registration Steps
Countdown To Race Day!
Day(s)
:
Hour(s)
:
Minute(s)
:
Second(s)
Register Online (Required)
All registration is online unless you register at the event on Friday or Saturday. Take advantage of early bird registration savings!
Book Your Hotel Accomodations (Recommended)
Option #1 – Friday at the Highlands/Harbor Springs and Saturday in Mackinaw City or on the Island.
Option #2 – Discounted 2-Night (Fri & Sat) stay in the ZDM room block in Mackinaw City with shuttles ($10) to The Highlands Saturday morning.
Room prices rapidly increase as summer approaches — book early!
Book Your Shuttle (Optional, but Recommended)
Shuttles transport you (and optionally, your bike) to/from the start and finish lines. The shuttles run from The Highlands to Mackinac City (and back) are available through Big Bear Adventures. Book your spot early!
Order Your Custom Jersey (Optional)
Order your custom Zoo-de-Mack jersey online. Available in short sleeve, long sleeve, and sleeveless with men’s and women’s cuts. Fit is true-to-size.
Purchase Ferry Tickets (Optional, but Needed For After-Parties on Island)
Going to the island for the after-parties, shopping, and more? Please purchase ferry tickets during the registration process for discounted rates.
2025
Registration Information
Pricing
*Please note there is a service fee to process online registrations*
Register Early & Save!
- January 1 – April 30 – $65
- May 1 – May 11 – $70
Late Walk-Up Registration
- Fri May 16 & Sat May 17 – $75
On-site Walk-Up Registration
Waiting on the weather or other circumstances to decide on registration? No worries! Walk-up registration will be available at The Highlands of Harbor Springs (aka Boyne Highlands). Note: To receive discounted rates we recommend registering in advance.
Friday, May 16, 2025 ($75) from 2:00 pm to 11:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2025 ($75) from 7:30 am to 10:30am
What's Included With My Registration?
- Annual pre-ride BASH Friday night at the Zoo Bar at The Highlands with live band, games, & swag!
- Luggage transportation to Mackinaw City on Saturday
- Lunch at the Legs Inn on Saturday
- Post-ride Finish Line Bash on Saturday afternoon at The Crossings in Mackinaw City with live entertainment, cash bar, and food vendors
- Saturday evening parties on the island!
2025
Additional Information
This is NOT a Race!
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (2,500-4,000) who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at The Highlands Resort (Formerly Boyne Highlands) and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan on a paved road with very little automobile traffic. Riders pedal through rolling countryside and trillium covered forests, along sandy beaches, and are surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from 400′ high bluffs. We stop approximately half way, at a unique place called the Legs Inn for a leisurely lunch and to swap stories. The ride continues on to Mackinaw City, where Arnold Transit Ferry (purchased additionally during registration) will take you over to Mackinac Island. Once on the magical island, check into your hotel and stroll into town to forget the aches and pains from the day’s ride. As the evening wears on, the island comes alive with The Gatehouse, Pink Pony, and Horns hosting post ride parties with incredible live bands!
About the Ride
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, a lot of sunshine, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one magical island.
Additional Information
Registration
Register online today! Late walk-up registrations are available on-site at the Highlands on Friday, May 16 and Saturday May 17, 2025.
Jerseys
Order your custom jerseys online! These will not be sold at the ride. Choose from long, short, or sleeveless in either men or women's cut.
Hotels
There are many options for hotels. Most riders will either split their nights between The Highlands/Harbor Springs and the Island or book a 2-night stay at our ZDM discounted room block in Mackinaw City with discounted bus transportation ($10) to the Highlands Saturday morning. Book early and save!
Shuttles
There are several options for transportation depending on your ride (full or half) or where you are staying Friday or Saturday nights. Most shuttles are run by Big Bear Adventures.
If you are staying in the Mackinaw City 2-night room block, there are several options for shuttles including a $10pp option to the Highlands Saturday morning.
Ferry Tickets
NEW FOR 2025! Arnold Transit purchased Star Line Ferry in 2024. With this purchase, ferry tickets are NOT included in your registration fee. If you wish to visit Mackinac Island, tickets must be purchased additionally during the ride registration process for the discounted group rates. Ferry tickets will also be available for purchase on-site.
Official T-Shirts & Swag
- The annual Zoo-de-Mack event shirts are ordered during the registration process and are also available on-site.
- Offical ZDM Swag will be offered on-site only and offers specialty ZDM themed hoodies, vets, shirts, hats, tank tops, gators and more!
- Official ZDM jerseys are ordered separately through Peak 1 Sports.
FAQs
The answers to most questions regarding Zoo-de-Mack have been answered on our FAQ page. Please visit this page prior to sending us a message.