March 30, 2024
Head up to Grand Marais on April 27 and 28 to attend the Great Lakes Sled Dog Association's first-ever Sucker River Mud Bath dryland race! There will be a full slate of dryland races as well a mountain bik race and a 5k. More info at the link below.
Read MoreMarch 04, 2024
Last Thursday evening, the UP200 lost a wonderful friend, Anna Sanford. Anna, along with her husband Doug, have been long time volunteers and supporters of the UP200 – Midnight Run – Jack Pine 30 sled dog races. Anna has a very long history of helping with UP200, going all the way back to the early years of the races. She served as our volunteer coordinator, working tirelessly to get the right people in the right places at the right times. She and Doug have strong ties to Alger County and they teamed up to deliver supplies to Alger County road crossings. In… Read More
February 17, 2024
Online sales of 2024 race edition merchandise will be paused January 16th-19th in order to sell items in-person at our festivals and then reassess inventory. Merchandise will be back online for sales on the morning of Tuesday, February 20th. Thank you for your interest and support!
February 10, 2024
Attention, bidders!
Our 2024 silent auction opens on Thursday, February 15th at 11am and you can bid on items through Sunday, February 18th at noon. Your auction purchase directly supports the UP200! Browse our selection of gift certificates, sled dog inspired items, quilts, gift baskets, jewelry, date night packages, art and more using the link below. Starting on the 15th, bid early and bid often!
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2024
UP200 2024 commemorative race shirts are now available in downtown Marquette!
Two businesses located on Washington Street have graciously partnered with UP200 to offer merchandise locally. Visit Art of Framing or Screened Image to browse and get your favorite shirt style.
February 01, 2024
Press release re: Cancellation of UP200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30:
Due to deteriorating trail conditions and concern for the safety of mushers and dogs, the UP200 has canceled the UP200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 scheduled for February 16-18, 2024.
January 26, 2024
This year's race edition was designed by Dan Tosch, an NMU Art and Design alum from Boyne City, MI who has attended every UP200 since 2006. Make sure to get your hands on the 2024 design now. It’s a limited run and once it’s gone, it’s gone! Purchase online now– or you can purchase items in-person at the Holiday Inn all race weekend long.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2024
To our mushers, volunteers, spectators and sponsors:
Many of you are wondering if the weather will cooperate and our UP200 races will happen. The UP200 Board of Directors is moving ahead with all race plans. We currently have snow across the region and the upcoming warm spell will help set the trail, softening snow during the day and freezing it solid at night. Hopefully the warmer weather won’t linger and winter will return bringing snow to cover a solid base.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2024
The Mile Club is a dedicated group of race fans who support the UP200, Midnight Run, and Jack Pine 30 by sponsoring a mile of the trail. Support from the Mile Club helps create safe and exciting races for dogs, mushers, and spectators— and helps us generate over $2 million in economic impact for our race communities.
John Kramer is a longtime Mile Club Member. We caught up with him recently to see why he chooses to travel to the races every year— and to support the races through his Mile Club membership.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2023
Now’s the time to register for the UP200, Midnight Run or Jack Pine 30. Complete your registration by 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 30th, to get the lowest entry fee. Entry fees increase on December 1st. As they say in late night ads, “buy before midnight tonight!”
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