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January 30, 2026

Mushers and UP200 Board members are offering a volunteer orientation, hands-on dog handler training and a close-up look at aspects of the upcoming sled dog races. Not volunteering? Spectators are welcome! Get a new perspective about what you see at the races and what it takes to make the races happen from both a musher and race organization perspective.

Join us on Sunday, February 1st at 1:00 PM at the Northern Lights Veterinary Clinic, 917 County Road 480 (just west of the Crossroads at M553 and County Road 480).

January 19, 2026

Interested in one of our more remote volunteer opportunities? Enjoy up close moments with each team as they pass through one of our trail’s many road crossings. Nothing compares to the snow covered stillness of the UP, especially at night.

Volunteers at road crossings make sure the banks stay smooth where sleds exit and re-enter the trails, direct mushers where to go, and track times when mushers pass through to keep all teams safe.  

January 15, 2026

Hop on the Mush Bus from Marquette or Munising for a chauffeured and guided round trip to Grand Marais on the Saturday of race weekend, February 14th. Passengers will enjoy the comforts of a full-size Checker bus (including a restroom). Marquette passengers will depart from the Holiday Inn at 11am and Munising passengers will be picked up at the Falling Rock Cafe around 12 noon. Approximate arrival time is 1:15 pm in Grand Marais. The bus will depart Grand Marais following the silent auction, around 4pm, with arrival time in Marquette at 6-6:30pm.