Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race

The 20th annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 7-8. Races begin at 10 a.m. on both days, with half of the total race distance completed each day. There are two main races: an 10-dog, 80-mile race and a 6 dog, 60-mile race. There’s also a 40-mile Sportsmen’s Race, a 6 to 8-mile Family Race and a 6 to 8-mile Youth Race (16 and under). Multiple spectator locations are available with amenities including a warming tent, concessions and bonfires.

The start/finish line is located 15 miles north of downtown Bayfield at the Echo Valley Gravel Pit on Highway 13 with the course following The Sand River Trail System of Bayfield County. Programs with a map of the course will be available at the Visitor Center of the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau and on the race grounds.

Additional race activities include a “Meet the Mushers” Dinner open to the public at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 6 in the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion, and the awards ceremony on Sunday afternoon immediately following the races.