October 10, 2023
Registration for the 2024 races is now open! Visit the registration page for the UP200 and Midnight Run here, and for the Jack Pine 30 here. After submitting your form, you will be taken to our payment gateway.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2023
Join us on October 14 and 15 at the beautiful Negaunee Township Park for this free event! Races start at 9am both days. For more information click here!
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
We are heartbroken at the passing of our dear friend and longtime volunteer Aileen “Ikey” Todd. Ikey was an integral member of our team for 25 years. She began by volunteering with downtown crowd control and road crossings, managed the Adopt-A-Musher program, gathered items for the newsletter, and later became our Headquarters Coordinator, a position she held for many years. Ikey was the first winner of the Bev Stroh Award for outstanding volunteerism. Her cheerful attitude and optimism brought a smile to everyone who met her. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2023
We have a weekend of fun ahead! Check out the latest schedule of events in Marquette and Grand Marais and come join us!
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
Due to deteriorating weather conditions and concern for the safety
of mushers, dogs, spectators and volunteers, the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog
Association has canceled this coming weekends races.
Safety is our top priority. Given the rain overnight, the impending flash freeze and the
lack of snow in this weeks forecast, it would be irresponsible to encourage mushers,
volunteers and spectators to be on the trail this weekend. We will make the best of a
difficult situation, says Darlene Walch, UPSDA president.
February 14, 2023
Everyone looking forward to this weekends sled dog races is wondering: Is there enough snow?
Race organizers believe there is enough snow to run all three races, although some modifications are anticipated.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2023
We still need about 10 more people to cover Chatham Road Crossings completely, specifically Saturday morning 5:30am-9am. Can you help? Contact Meg Holeva, our Volunteer Coordinator, at 989-390-2681. Thanks! Read MoreFebruary 10, 2023
Why drive when you can be chauffeured to the Grand Marais checkpoint in style aboard the Mush Bus? We have about a dozen tickets still available, but dont wait! Cost is $40, and youll be entertained by tour guide Dan Truckey enroute. Grand Marais has food, a raffle, a silent auction, and a chance to see the UP200 teams up close at the halfway point. We can even pick up riders in Munising if needed. The bus will leave Marquette on Saturday, February 18th at 11am from the Holiday Inn, and will return around 7pm.To purchase tickets, call Pat Torreano at 906-458-9997.
Read MoreFebruary 08, 2023
Tickets to the Pre-Race Banquet and the UP200 and MNR Awards banquets are now available. The deadline to purchase your tickets is Sunday, February 12 at 6:00pm. Visit our Banquet Tickets Page to get yours now.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2023
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Thank you to the Landmark Inn for coming on board as a new Swing Dog sponsor this year!
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