MUSH Fort Custer Fall Dryland
November 6 & 7, 2021

5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta MI 49012
Fort Custer Recreation Area

Sponsored by and governed under Mid Union Sled Haulers (MUSH)
midunionsledhaulers.com

This is a two-day race. By paying the entry fee, you are signing up for both days. You may choose to run either day or both, just please let us know BEFORE the race. Only those who run BOTH days are eligible for the overall awards. 

Entry fees: $10/class for MUSH members. $15/class for non-members. 

Bib pick-up, announcements, times, potluck, etc., to be in Site #219. 

Drivers Meeting. Updated note 11/3/21 - Annie will post drivers meeting video online by 11/4/21 at midnight. Link to video will be emailed to the address you entered with.

• As always, despite anything posted/advertised beforehand, RACE MARSHAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ATLERATIONS ON SITE BASED ON WEATHER, TRAIL CONDITIONS, ETC.

Michigan State Park Passport required for park access.

1. Overnight parking/camping = camping reservation required. (And Michigan Recreation Passport.)
2. Day use (parking to race and leaving at night) = no fee for day-use parking, but Recreation Passport still required. Pay the park directly upon arrival. Due to park layout, there are no guarantees you will be able to park within sight of the start chute if you are a day use person. Please review park map so you know what to expect. 

• Potluck Saturday & Sunday! Please Bring a dish to pass! Hot dogs provided.
• BY COMPLETING THIS ONLINE ENTRY, you are responsible for reading and abiding by all rules on PDF entry form and MUSH race rules found at midunionsledhaulers.com
• This race is beginner friendly! Minimal prior experience required, but your dogs must have manners while passing or being passed please. This is a learning event. Please supply your own equipment. If you need equipment, ask us who we recommend, and we’d be happy to help. 
• Class order and times will be announced at drivers meeting.
 

Required Equipment Basics:

Each dog must have collar and appropriate harness.
Necklines required on all but single leaders.
No pinch/choke collars or muzzles.
Bungee line required in bike, scooter, and canicross.
Helmets required in wheeled classes.
Belt required for canix.
All bikes, scooters, rigs must have adequate brakes. Bike brakes must be independent of chain.
Snub line required on the trail for rig teams.

Passing Clinic on Friday – FREE! Participate in an intensive 60-minute training opportunity to learn how to evaluate your dogs’ passing manners and how to improve on them if you’re in need of some ideas. Spots are limited. This clinic is optional. *Sign up with Annie Hammond any time before Friday.*

Additional rules can be found at midunionsledhaulers.com

Classes offered:

5-dog rig (3 miles)

3-dog rig (3 miles)

2-dog bike (2 miles)

2-dog scooter (2 miles)

1-dog bike (2 miles)

1-dog scooter (2 miles)

Canicross 1-mile (walk/run - men & women)

Men's Canicross 2-mile run

Women's Canicross 2-mile run

Junior wheeled class (1-2 dogs, 1 mile)

ONLINE ENTRY DEADLNE: Wednesday November 3, 2021 at 6 p.m. Eastern. No entries will be accepted at the race.

For any questions, please email hammond.annie@gmail.com

MUSH is amateur in nature, emphasizing sportsmanship, fun, and family participation, founded in 1980.

-Fort Custer Dryland was established in 2016