SLAPNECK SLOP STOP : UP200
A new off-trail rest stop for the UP200 will be set up near the UPBOUND Slapneck Creek trail crossing. For additional information check it out under UP200 musher information.
Posted in Uncategorized |2014 Merchandise
Board members will be selling 2014 merchandise at the Westwood Mall on Friday, November 29th and every Saturday leading up to Christmas. Merchandise left from the 2013 race will also be available at a reduced rate. The candy bar fundraiser for Ikey Todd and Marva Ittner will continue and procedes will help them cover medical expenses.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2014 MerchandiseUPDATE
For 24 years the Holiday Inn has hosted musher registration, the mandatory meetings, the banquets, headquarters, the ham operators, the silent auction and the sale of merchandise. Since we changed the 2014 race date to allow mushers to race other races, they can not accomodate us as there was a convention already scheduled, therefore ALL 2014 events will be under one roof at the YMCA in Marquette. The vet check will remain at Riverside Auto ( next to the Holiday inn )
Posted in Uncategorized |Attention Mushers
The veterinary team for the UP 200/Midnight Run has posted important information for all mushers to read. Choose the Race Info tab, then choose the race you have entered ( Midnight Run or UP200, ) then choose the Musher Information and please take time to read the pdf document.
Posted in Uncategorized |REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
It’s offical musher registration is now open. You can register on line using PayPal or call Pam at 906-869-2640.
Posted in Uncategorized |2014 PURSES:
UP200: $28,575 MIDNIGHT RUN: $ 10,925 JACKPINE30: $ 1,000
Posted in Uncategorized |2014 CHANGES FOR THE MIDNIGHT RUN
With a very positive response to last years downtown Marquette start, the Midnight Run will again return to downtown for the 2014 race. Teams will leave the starting line ( one half hour after the last UP 200 team, but not before 8:30pm ) while spectators line the route out of town,. The trail will be the same improved trail used last year and will cover forty-five wilderness miles to Chatham. The check point is roomy and located at the Michigan State University Farm. The buildings at the Farm allow good wind breaks and water for dog teams is provided. Some viewers food will also be made available along with restrooms and plenty of parking for dog trucks, volunteers and spectators. After five hours of rest the teams return on the same trail back to Marquette. This change allows for a return to a ninety mile race, mid morning finish and an increased opportunity for public viewing of the finish.
First JackPine 30 musher registers
Bone Broke Kennel musher Michael Dennis is the first musher to register for the JackPine 30. Michael is from Munising, Mi. Although Michael has been racing for two years, this will be the first time he has done the JP30.
Posted in Uncategorized |First UP200 Musher Registers for 2014 Race
It took Ryan Anderson less than an hour to register for the UP200 after UPSDA board members announced a date change for the 2014 race weekend.
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CHANGE IN 2014 RACE DATES
The UP200/Midnight Run and JackPine30 is always held the 3rd full weekend of February. Although the previous dates were correct, we received much feedback from mushers asking that we change the date to a week earlier which would allow them to do other races which are held the first weekend in March. Therefore, the UPSDA board HAS CHANGED THE 2014 RACE DATE TO FEBRUARY 13-17TH. Musher registration and the musher banquet will be held on Thursday, February 13th and the UP200 awards breakfast will be held on Monday, February 17th. The confusion on race dates will not happen again until 2020 
906-228-3072 (Pat Torreano) or 906-362-3785 (Ron Hewson)
Registration Inquiries: 906-869-2640 (Pam Forsberg)
PO Box 15 • Marquette, Michigan
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