• Baldwin, MI

MUSH Sweetwater Challenge Sled Dog Race

  • Distance(s): 5K
    • Race Overview: A race coming up on 2026-02-07 in Baldwin, MI. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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    Race data last checked: 2025-12-23

    Race Overview:

    MUSH Sweetwater Challenge #1

    February 7-8, 2026

    Stearns Siding Parking Area

    Baldwin, MI

    • Entries open: January 5, 2026
    • Entries close: Weds, Feb 4, 2026 at 6pm ET 

    7-Dog Sled (8.82 miles)

    5-Dog Sled (5.7 miles)

    3-Dog Sled adult (3.1 miles)

    3-Dog Sled junior (3.1 miles)

     2-Dog Fun Run What Ya Brung (2.4 miles)

    Kiddies 100-Yard Dash (must know how to hit brake)

    Required Equipment:

    • Helmets are required at MUSH sled races (yes, they are). 
    • Sled bag
    • Snow hook
    • Snubline in sled bag (for emergency use on trail only)
    • Anchor line for snubline start (this is different from your emergency snubline)

    SWEETWATER FUN RUN RULES (new, please read):

    • This is a mixed 2-Dog Class for sled, skijor, and fat tire bikes. However, SWEETWATER SENIOR-DOG TEAMS MAY RUN 3 DOGS (on a sled only). A senior team is 3 dogs, all 9 years and above. This will be timed both days like a regular class. All teams run together. All teams timed against each other. It runs both days. Finishers are not eligible for prizes but will receive times.

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