December 21, 2021
For each entry in the UP200 Dryland Dash a $1 donation is set aside for the Upper PeninsulaAnimal Welfare Shelter (UPAWS). It took a little longer than anticipated to get the check fromour Dryland Dash partner, WI Trailblazers, into the paws of UPAWS. The delay, entirely on theUPSDA side of things, resulted from scheduling glitches between UPSDA President DarleneWalch and UPAWS. But finally, the $67 donation was presented to shelter supervisor HayleyWeston who was assisted by friendly and adoptable shelter resident Roxie.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2021
The UPSDA Board unanimously approved the 2022 UP200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 race rules at their December meeting. Changes were minimal but mushers will want to look at the veterinary section about mandatory vaccinations. Rules will be posted on our website soon.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2021
The UPSDA welcomes Wolfson Bolton PLLCas our newest sponsor! Wolfson Bolton specializes in bankruptcy and corporate restructuring with offices in Marquette and metro Detroit. From Scott Wolfson: We know bankruptcy. Period. I am a UP-born and raised attorney who started my legal career in Marquette. Dozens of individuals and companies in the Upper Peninsula have reached out to me and my law firm, Wolfson Bolton PLLC, over the years for assistance. We help individuals struggling to move forward from their financial problems and businesses that are restructuring. Read MoreNovember 15, 2021
At a drawing last week one musher from each race won the 50% refund on their entry. The drawing was conducted during the UPSDA meeting where Midnight Run musher representative Lynn Witte drew Jerry Trudells name from the Jack Pine 30 entries. Jerry is from Calumet, MI and has been mushing for 15 years from his Sharks Came Racing kennel.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2021
The 2021 Dryland Dash results are here! We would like to thank all of those who volunteered, donated and sponsored this years race. Without you this would not have been possible!
Results*Due to the heat we elected to eliminate the 2.23 mile race
Adult Rig 6_Dog Speed All Breed Purse= $650
Read MoreOctober 03, 2021
So far, ten teams have registered for the UP200 and Midnight Run. Mushers, we will draw a name from each race pool on October 31 and refund half the entry fee, so be sure to enter before them. We cant wait to welcome you back to the beautiful UP! Visit each race under the Race Info tab to see the current musher list.
Read MoreSeptember 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.
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