Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race
January 30-February 1, 2009
The 14th Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January 31st and February 1st, 2009. Races begin at 10am Saturday and Sunday with half of the total race distance completed each day. There are two main races: an 8 dog, 80-mile race and a 6 dog, 60-mile race. A 40-mile Sportsman's Race and a 16 and under 8 to 10-mile Family Race will also be held over the weekend. Multiple spectator locations with amenities including warming tent with concessions and bonfire. For more information on the the race, choose one of the links below:
2008 Race Times!
2007 Race Times!
2006 Race Times!
2008 Race Map
The start and finish line is located 15 miles north of downtown Bayfield at the Echo Valley Gravel Pit on Hwy. 13. The course is The Sand River Trail System of Bayfield County. Programs with a map of the course will be available at the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau Visitor's Center and at the start/finish line location.
Pre-race activities begin at 6 pm in the Lakeside Pavilion on Friday,January 30 with a "Meet the Mushers" dinner that is open to the public. A pre-race musher's meeting will follow with bib numbers assigned and instructions from race officials handed out. Following this meeting, mushers will have their teams inspected and approved by the race veterinarian who will ensure that all teams are in good health.
Don’t miss the Mushers’ Mix and Dinner at the Bayfield Inn starting at 5pm on Saturday, January 31. The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, February 1st and will begin immediately following the races at approximately 4pm.
Special thanks to our 2008 sponsors:
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