Wildcat Willy Riding in Sled at UP200
Musher on a dryland sled with dogs pulling them

Dryland Dash 2026

The 10th Annual UP200 Dryland Dash will take place on Oct. 10-11 in Negaunee Township.

Dryland Dash
UP 200 Sled Dog Team Running Through Downtown Marquette

The UP200

February 11-15, 2027

A 12-dog mid-distance race that covers 228 miles of challenging terrain. This race is an Iditarod qualifier.

UP 200 Midnight Run

The Midnight Run

February 11-13, 2027

A fast-paced, 8-dog race that covers 82 miles. 

Sled dogs running in snow

The Jack Pine 30

February 13, 2027

A 6-dog race that covers 26 miles.

October 07, 2026

With warm weather anticipated for this weekend's Dryland Dash, we've made some scheduling adjustments to ensure the best experience for dogs and humans alike. Please note the following: 

Saturday, October 10th:

Musher meeting: 7:30 a.m.
Race start: 8:15 a.m.

Adult canicross classes will head out first, followed by the 6-dog and 4-dog rig classes. The 2-dog and 1-dog classes will go next, and we’ll finish the day with our junior classes.

A few important updates:

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August 29, 2026

Calling all first-time racers!

The UP200 is proud to offer scholarships for mushers interested in participating in the 2026 Dryland Dash. If the Dryland Dash will be your first race, we encourage you to apply. Open to all ages. 

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February 18, 2026

Thanks to all for an excellent 2026 race weekend! 

Full results of all three races can be found here:

UP200 resultsMidnight Run resultsJack Pine 30 results Read More