February 15-17, 2019

Watch from Washington St. in downtown Marquette as the UP 200 is off to the races. The event is one of the top 12-dog mid-distance races in the Midwest, as well as being an Iditarod qualifier. The UP200 trail covers 230 miles of challenging terrain from Marquette to Grand Marais, Michigan and back again through forested land and near-wilderness .Mushers face hills, creek crossings, deep snow, and isolated trail. The first leg of the trail is from Marquette to Wetmore, a distance of approximately 64 miles on the upbound leg, and 60 miles on the downbound leg. Places to Stay