September 26, 2021
Join us for a fun-filled fall weekend at the 2021 UP200 Dryland Dash on October 9th and 10th. Register online through Wisconsin Trailblazers. Races start at 10:00 a.m. at the Negaunee Township Park located at 42 M35 in Negaunee, Michigan. In partnership with the Wisconsin Trailblazers sled dog club, well host races for rigs, scooters, bikes, and canicross with 1,2, 4 and 6-dog teams competing on one-mile and two-mile trail loops.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2021
Upper Peninsula Brewing Company, opening in Fall 2021, is Negaunees first brewery since before prohibition. Owners Jim and Ann Kantola, Director of Operations Erica Tieppo and Head Brewer Rob Stoll welcome the community (and their canine companions on our dog friendly patios) to stop off the trails and have a beer as part of your outdoor adventures.
Read MoreAugust 08, 2021
The monthly UPSDA Board Meeting for August has been rescheduled for August 18th at 6:00 P.M. Please contact UP200media@gmail.com if you are interested in joining in-person or via Zoom.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2021
At the UPSDA annual meeting in May, Paul Racine and Monica Regis were re-elected to theUPSDA Board and Mari Vaydik was elected to her first term on the Board.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
The Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association invites you to join us for the UPSDA Annual Meeting which will take place May 12, 2021 at 6pm. You can join us one of two ways this year:
Via Zoom: You will receive a Zoom link when you RSVP In-person at the Holiday Inn: We will be meeting in the Iron/Copper Rooms. A face mask is required and social distancing will be observed. Please bring your personal water bottle if desired. The Holiday is located at 1951 US Highway 41 W, Marquette, MI 49855.This years agenda will include:
Read MoreApril 18, 2021
As we race by 2021, the UPSDA wants you to know we are still here. Our Annual Meeting will take place May 12,2021 from 6:00 8:00 pm EST both in-person at the Holiday Inn in Marquette and via ZOOM. Three board positions are open. Board positions are three-year terms and are voted on by those with memberships. If you or someone you know is interested in running to be a board member please do not hesitate to contact UPSDA President, Darlene Walch, atdwalch@nmu.edu.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2021
On March 20, 2021 Michigans mushing community lost a long-time friend and mentor with the passing of Al Hardman. Al was a businessman from Ludington who spent a good deal of time in the Upper Peninsula. He was an accomplished musher with five Iditarod finishes (1997, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2008). As happens with mushers, Al signed up for the 2008 Iditarod after vowing that the 2004 run would be his last time there. Besides Iditarod, he ran numerous races including the UP200 and Midnight Run.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2020
SHIPPING UPDATE: Our new order of merchandise is scheduled to be printed by Wednesday, with hoodies as early as Monday end of day. We will ship them as soon as they arrive but these product shortages may cause a delay in filling orders for Christmas gift giving. This next order is a big one. We are unsure of what will be available after the holidays so were ordering lots of shirts. Our shipping is via Priority Mail, which will help.
Read MoreDecember 06, 2020
We might not have a race, but we have some great shirts to commemorate this year! Visit our Merchandise Page for all the details.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2020
At the October 14, 2020 monthly board meeting held via Zoom, the Upper
Peninsula Sled Dog Association (UPSDA) voted to defer the 32nd running of the UP 200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 to 2022.
