John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

29th Running of the John Beargrease
Sled Dog Marathon - January 29, 2012

34°F, Overcast
Beargrease Gala & Silent Auction - Friday January 27, 2012 6-10pm @ Greysolon Plaza
Cutest Puppy Contest - Saturday, Jan 28 11am @ Fitger's
2012 Race Events Race Blog Race Sponsors: Miller Hill Subaru and Subaru

Beargrease News

Posted on January 25th, 2012

Images from the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race

January 16, 2012 to February 2, 2012 – The Great Lakes Aquarium, 325 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, Merrill Lynch Fine Arts Gallery, features the work of local artists.   Photo:  “Frosty” by Kyle Krohn  

Posted on January 25th, 2012

The College of St. Scholastica – Centennial Kick-off Weekend is here!

Saturday, January 28, 2012 – Winter Carnival – Noon to 5 p.m. Afternoon of Sledding, Ice Sculptures & Snowman Competitions & Mini-Winter Olympics. John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Musher, Peter McClelland Presentation, and a visit from the Cutest Puppy Contest Winners – Somers Main Lounge/Chalet. Beargrease Rides/Meet the Dogs – departing every half hour from Somers. [...]

Posted on January 16th, 2012

Race Update

After long deliberation, The John Beargrease Board of Directors is regretfully announcing the cancellation of the 2012 Race. With the safety of mushers, dogs and the many volunteers which is the number one concern of the Board, lack of snow and poor trail conditions prohibit the running of a safe race. The Beargrease Board and members would like to [...]

Posted on January 5th, 2012

Media Contact Information

Geoff Vukelich President of the Beargrease Board, Judge and Trail Boss 218-349-9970 Pat Olson Race Coordinator and Judge 218-591-2258 musher1@hotmail.com

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