Raw States
Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race
Newberry, MI · Sports
- When
- January 9–10, 2027
- Where
- Muskallonge Lake State Park · Newberry · MI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A sled dog race based at Muskallonge Lake State Park near Newberry, run since 1999 and typically one of the first races of the Midwest mushing season. Hobbyist and professional teams compete on trails through the surrounding state forest each January.
The history within reach
- Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Racesame spot
A sled dog race based at Muskallonge Lake State Park near Newberry, run since 1999 and typically one of the first races of the Midwest mushing season.
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