Presented by Mid Union Sled Haulers (MUSH)

2020 Sweetwater Challenge Sled Dog Race at Stearns Siding

Baldwin, Michigan

February 1 & 2, 2020

The club is amateur in nature, emphasizing sportsmanship, fun, and family participation.

MANDATORY Drivers Meeting 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Events begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. Sunday.

This race will be governed by official M.U.S.H. Race Rules; dog bags required in all classes except kiddie, no whips allowed. Complete rules here (PDF)

LATE ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN UNTIL 9:00 A.M. SHARP - NO EXCEPTIONS - THE DAY OF THE RACE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE.

Directions: 5.5 miles west of downtown Baldwin. Follow signs for Rainbow Rapids Recreational Area. Take W. Wingleton road to site, just past Dexter Road. From North M37, turn west onto 7th St. at the Wesco Gas Station. Go five blocks to Cherry St. and turn left. Go to W. 52nd St. and turn right (this is the first right). Follow this 2-1/2 miles and veer right onto Wingleton Road (dirt road). Stay on Wingleton to the race site. From West US 10, turn south on to Tyndall Rd. Go to Stevensen Rd and turn left. Follow to Wingleton Rd and turn left. Follow to race site.

There will be a $20 Event Fee for the weekend in addition to your entry fee(s). Event fee to paid on site.

MILEAGE & CLASSES OFFERED

3 Dog Race: 3.1 miles
Junior Musher Race: 3.1 miles (Drivers age 10 - 15)
Senior Dog Race (all dogs on team 9 or older): 3.1 miles
5 Dog Race: 5.7 miles
7 Dog Sprint Race: 9.2 miles
Ski-joring 1-Dog: 3.1 miles
Ski-joring 2-Dog: 3.1 miles
7 Dog Mid-Distance 15 miles

• Drag mats are highly recommended
• Porta-jon on site
• Bring your own water and food
• Remove your own trash

BY SUBMITTING THIS ENTRY  YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND ARE RESPONSIBLE  FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE PDF ENTRY FORM: Download PDF to read full race information