Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette Kristen Dippold approaches the finish line for the final stage of the Copper Dog 150 in Eagle Harbor Sunday. - Eagle Harbor, Michigan 
New route, same spirit for Copper Dog
Last year’s Copper Dog 150 was one of the last big events in the Keweenaw before COVID-19. Precautions forced changes this year — for one, instead of a big kickoff and end in Calumet, people were encouraged to watch online.
What came out of it was essentially “a whole new race,” said director Jeff Foss. The race trails, GPS data and volunteer systems all saw changes.
But despite the complications, the three-day race had gone seamlessly, said race director Jeff Foss.
“I was a little nervous it was almost going a little too well, because it meant a cog was going to fall off somewhere,” he said. “The race is done, but there’s a lot more to do, so something can happen. If everyone gets home safe, I think that’s the important part.”
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