The 26th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon kicks off in Duluth, Minnesota on January 25, 2009. Over 4,000 spectators will gather in Duluth to view this spectacular event and as many as thirty teams with up to twelve dogs each will test their skills against this grueling course. Launched in 1981, the Beargrease is the premier sled dog race of the Upper Midwest, drawing world-class sled dog teams from across the nation and around the globe. The Beargrease is the longest and most challenging of sled dog events in the lower 48 states.

The Beargrease is widely respected as the sled dog race to prepare national and international sled dog teams – and is a qualifying race for Alaska’s long distance Iditarod.

Check out further details at www.beargrease.com!

The Inn on Lake Superior staff wishes each participant all the best! Good Luck-

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