2009 Update - information on banquet tickets, mandatory meetings and more for mushers...
MUSHERS: There are three major events scheduled for race weekend in Marquette this year. Lodging will be scarce and many of you tend to procrastinate. Don't wait to make lodging arrangements. Lodging Info.
Midnight Run mushers: Read this entire page please - there is a note below from the President that directly affects your race.
UPSDA Statement regarding censure of Musher Ramy Brooks for cruelty to his animals
Please mail your Hold Harmless Agreement to:
Pam Forsberg
600 N. Third St.
Marquette, Mi. 49855
Attention Mushers: The 2009 rules are posted in the "Downloadable Musher Packet" link on your right.
The UPSDA and Jack Pine Mushers Association would like to extend an invitation to all mushers to participate in the U.P. 200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 Sled Dog Races.
Special efforts have been made to give high visibility to the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship and Midnight Run; however, ensuring the safety and care of the animals and maintaining the positive spirit of competition are a priority. In the interest of fair competition, the UPSDA and Jack Pine Mushers will make every effort to provide the best possible volunteer support for the competitors, and the Race Marshall will use his or her best judgment to correct any human errors that are verifiable and correctable. It should be noted that in all situations race officials will attempt to follow the spirit of the rule, rather than the letter of the law, understanding that the race is to be awarded on merit and not on technicality.
Since 2004, all U.P. 200 entrants may use the race as an Iditarod qualifyer with no additional requirements above and beyond the standard U.P. 200 rules.
NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT: The UPSDA Board held it's August Meeting in Munising at Sydney's Restaurant. The board voted to end the Midnight Run in downtown Munising beginning with the 2009 Race. This is a very exciting addition to the Midnight Run. There were several Munising community leaders present at the meeting. All promised support for the change. Munising is now planning to go ahead with a winter carnival centered around the race. Many thanks to Carl Hansen and Denise Hansen for there efforts to bring this about.
For mushers information, the UP 200 and Midnight run will run the same route until they get to Slapneck Creek where the Midnight Run will begin a new trail into Munising. Promises to be a fun ride. Cathy Sleeter, our Trail Boss, has been working with Carl Hansen to create a fun run for all. The Midnight Run will still start in downtown Gwinn as it has in the past.
There are several events scheduled for race weekend this year. Many people will be in attendance. Plan to sign up soon mushers. This is the 20th running of both races and we are planning to really celebrate.
Mush On,
Pat Torreano
President, UPSDA
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