Recent Articles - Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association - UP 200

February 18, 2026

Thanks to all for an excellent 2026 race weekend! 

Full results of all three races can be found here:

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.

January 05, 2026

Looking to get involved with this year's races but not sure how? We have many volunteer opportunities to choose from, both indoors and out! From helping set up the races to assisting with dog handling to working checkpoints or merch booths, there is something for everyone.

We couldn’t have these races if it wasn’t for our amazing volunteers. We are grateful for the time and effort you all dedicate to the UP200!

Learn more and sign up here: https://up200.org/volunteer 

December 19, 2025

For mushers who are planning to register for a 2026 race and haven’t yet, this is a friendly reminder that race entry fees increase on January 1. Mushers have until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 to register at the current entry amounts. 

Registration: https://up200.org/up200-info-registration 

June 23, 2025

June 10, 2025

The UP200 is proud to offer scholarships for new racers interested in participating in the 2025 Dryland Dash. If the Dryland Dash will be your first race and you hail from Michigan's Upper Peninsula (NMU, Tech and LSSU students welcome!), we encourage you to apply. Scholarships will cover costs and fees for participation in the Dryland Dash scheduled for October 11th and 12th, 2025

February 16, 2025

UP200 teams will start crossing the finish line around noon today! Live track the teams on up200.org and join us at the Ojibwa Casino today to cheer the teams in. Race results for the Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 are also posted on up200.org. 

February 13, 2025

Mush Bus update!  Due to demand we now have a bigger bus thanks to our partner at Checker Transport of Marquette.  Join tour host, Leijhe Koval, on a great ride from Marquette to Grand Maris.  See the UP200 teams at their half-way checkpoint and enjoy the festivities hosted by Grand Marais.!