TWO HARBORS, Minn.- It’s the longest sled dog race in the country outside of Alaska and the 34th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is coming up next weekend.
Back in the late 1800’s John Beargrease and his brothers would travel from Duluth to Thunder Bay Ontario delivering mail. John became known for using sled dogs and is still celebrated today through the upcoming race.
“We honor the history; the culture, we honor the beauty of the Northshore, and this wonderful relationship between animals and humans working together,” Beargrease vice president Jason Rice said.
With conditions looking good this year, racers will be lining up for the start just north of Two Harbors off Highway two. Over 60 world class mushers are ready to hit the snow covered trails.
“It’s good for a change to not be worried about trail conditions,” Rice said
This race has become a long time Northland tradition.
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