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February 13-17, 2025

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

February 13-16, 2025

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

February 15, 2025

A 6-dog race that covers 26 miles.

Time to get your Sled Swag!

2024 Race Sponsors

September 04, 2024

The UP200 is proud to offer scholarships for new racers interested in participating in the 2024 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 12th and 13th, 2024.

August 25, 2024

Attention mushers and mushing fans! The UP200 is hosting the 8th annual UP200 Dryland Dash on October 12 and 13, 2024! This free-for-spectators event will start at 9am each day at Negaunee Township Park.

June 04, 2024

NMU student and UP200 intern Kenzie Jackson recently attended NMU’s Young Wildcat Scholars program to see sixth graders from across Michigan learn about mushing and dog care. The UP200 invited Ryan and Jana Roberts of Spirit Dream Racing to present to students. Kenzie shares her experience of the day below.