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UP200, Midnight Run & Jack Pine 30 Sled Dog Races


  • Downtown Marquette, Gwinn, and race routes through Marquette, Alger, and Schoolcraft Counties. (map)

Experience one of the Upper Peninsula's most exciting winter traditions at the annual UP200 Sled Dog Race!

Every February, mushers and their teams of sled dogs gather in Marquette to compete in challenging long-distance races across the snowy landscapes of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

The main UP200 is a 228-mile, 12-dog mid-distance race and an official Iditarod qualifier. The weekend also features the Midnight Run, an 82-mile race with eight-dog teams, and the Jack Pine 30, a shorter-distance sled dog competition.

One of the highlights for spectators is watching the teams gather and take off from downtown Marquette before heading into the winter wilderness.

Important visitor information:

  • The UP200 is scheduled for February 11–15.

  • The Midnight Run is scheduled for February 11–13.

  • Downtown Marquette is the main spectator starting point for the UP200 on February 12.

  • Additional viewing locations are available along the race routes.

  • Do not bring pets to the sled dog races.

  • Check the official website for race schedules, viewing locations, and route updates.

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