John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Established in 1980, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is the longest running sled dog race in the lower 48 states.
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The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
Race start January 31, 2027

Store: www.beargrease.com/shop
Donate: www.beargrease.com/donate
Youtube: www.youtube.com/ World class mushers including Susan Butcher, Jamie Nelson, John and Jason Baron have competed – facing off against other seasoned competitors as well as the extremes of northern Minnesota weather and the deceivingly rugged terrain of th

e trail. The “Beargrease” is a qualifier for the famed Iditarod race in Alaska. The organization hosts the Beargrease 120, a mid-distance race, the Beargrease 40, a recreational class race as well as the Cub Run, a 2 or 1/4 mile loop for kids to get their chance behind a two-dog team. All check points and road crossings are easily accessible to the public and provide many opportunities for photographers, winter camping or simply quality time around a campfire with good people, hot chocolate and the thrill of seeing the amazing canine athletes in action. Close to 400 volunteers from around the country come together each winter to assure the event happens. The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is a 501 ©3 non-profit organization, overseen by a Board of Directors elected by the general membership.

We are at the Flock Artfest at Bayfront Festival Park all weekend. Stop by and say hi and meet a "future sled dog".
08/21/2026

We are at the Flock Artfest at Bayfront Festival Park all weekend. Stop by and say hi and meet a "future sled dog".

🎟️🐕 Tickets are LIVE for the Beargrease Banquet!In honor of our 42nd running, grab your Early-Dog tickets for $42 (norma...
08/18/2026

🎟️🐕 Tickets are LIVE for the Beargrease Banquet!

In honor of our 42nd running, grab your Early-Dog tickets for $42 (normally $50) from now through September 12th!

📍 Where: Northland Country Club, Duluth, MN

🗓️ When: Saturday, Oct 3 | Doors open @ 4 PM

LINK: https://beargrease.com/2026-banquet/

What to expect:

🐾 In-person musher registration (Online opens Oct 4)

🎯 Outdoor games & social hour

🎁 Silent & live auctions, raffles, and door prizes

🗺️ Official trail announcement

🍽️ Dinner served at 6 PM

Note: Kids under 10 are free! Mushers registering at the banquet get a free ticket, but please reserve online ahead of time to hold your spot.

Interested in sponsoring? Email Jenny at [email protected] 📩

Shout out to the class of The Iditarod Hall of Fame Doug Swingley and Susan Butcher are also John Beargrease Sled Dog Ma...
08/13/2026

Shout out to the class of The Iditarod Hall of Fame Doug Swingley and Susan Butcher are also John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon champions.

Dick Mackey - A visionary behind the creation of the Iditarod, Dick Mackey helped turn the dream of a long-distance sled dog race into reality. His leadership and dedication to Alaska's mushing heritage helped establish The Last Great Race®.

While we wait for winter to return, we're shouting out a huge thank you to amazing partners like Minnesota Public Radio ...
08/12/2026

While we wait for winter to return, we're shouting out a huge thank you to amazing partners like Minnesota Public Radio and all our supporters.

​Who else is counting down the months until race day?

Donate – Beargrease https://share.google/CaPpm8aLQbTwewHNE

Visit Duluth

Happy Monday. From the Beargrease Family.
08/10/2026

Happy Monday. From the Beargrease Family.

Notice: Online Merchandise Shop Under Construction! 🚧​"Great things are on the horizon. Something big is brewing! Our st...
08/04/2026

Notice: Online Merchandise Shop Under Construction! 🚧
​"Great things are on the horizon. Something big is brewing! Our store is in the works and will be launching soon!"

​What's Happening?
​Our official merchandise shop is currently closed and undergoing construction as we work hard behind the scenes to upgrade our items and bring you an entirely new shopping experience.

​We are preparing fresh, upgraded gear for all our fans and supporters.
​Stay tuned—our brand-new store will be launching soon!
​Thank you so much for your patience and ongoing support of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. We can't wait to share what we have in store for you! 🐾
Donate: https://beargrease.com/donate/

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Here is what mushers see going down the trail. There are signs letting snowmobilers know we are coming. Also there are d...
08/03/2026

Here is what mushers see going down the trail. There are signs letting snowmobilers know we are coming. Also there are directional arrows alerting the mushers of turns or hazards.
If you would like to Donate to help the race go here: https://beargrease.com/donate/

07/31/2026
‼️Trail Announcement‼️New for 2027, will be an OUT and BACK trail totaling 330 miles. Also there will be 18 hours of res...
07/31/2026

‼️Trail Announcement‼️
New for 2027, will be an OUT and BACK trail totaling 330 miles. Also there will be 18 hours of rest. Toughest trail in years. Warmest welcome yet. More announcements to come....

07/30/2026

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218 1/2 W Superior Street
Duluth, MN
55802

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