Copper Harbor Checkpoint

Checkpoint Sponsor by The Pines Resort in Copper Harbor.

We would like to express our appreciation to The Pines Resort for making the CopperDog 150 possible with their sponsorship of the Copper Harbor Checkpoint. Please take a moment to visit their web site and learn more about their business.

The Pines Resort is a well established, family owned and operated business where you will always find a warm, friendly atmosphere. We offer comfortable lodging in cabins or motel rooms, home-style cooking in our restaurant, and a place to relax and socialize in Zik's Bar.

The The Pines Resort has rooms available, call now for reservations: 906-289-4222!  Also enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner betweet 7:30AM and 8:00PM. Free wireless Internet access.

LIVE MUSIC: Greg Wright and the Swingsters, at Ziks from 6 to 8PM on Saturday!

Food & Lodging

Be sure to to visit our Food and Lodging page for information about places to stay, eat, and relaxing in Copper Harbor.

What's Happening

SATURDAY: 7AM - Noon - Race teams arriving in Copper Harbor

Join us in Copper Harbor on Saturday, March 13th, for an exciting day of family fun.  Race teams will begin arriving around 7:00AM completing their nearly 100-mile back-country trek from Calumet to Gay to Copper Harbor.  If 7:00AM is too early for you, don't worry, race teams will be coming in all morning form 7:00AM until noon. 

SATURDAY: 2PM - 3PM - Race teams meet and great

Take a break at noon and enjoy lunch at one of the many find dining establishments Copper Harbor has to offer.  After lunch meet these super-star mushers and their amazing dog-teams from 2:00 - 3:00PM and join in a few fun activities. 

SATURDAY: 3:30PM - Mid-Race Mushers Banquet 3:30PM

The Mariner North is hosting the Mushers Mid-Race Banquet at 3:30PM which is open to the public.  The Mariner North will have their full menu available plus a delicious buffet.  Mushers have a brief meeting at 4:00PM which is also open to the public.   Mushers, handlers, families and friends would have an opportunity to get together for a meal, swapping stories, and strategizing how to finish the race strong.  The Mariner North will be serving food until 10:30PM or when demand ends.  They will also have music starting at 8:00PM featuring "Jimmy Hats".

SUNDAY: 9AM - 10AM - Race teams depart for Calumet

Race teams embark on the last leg of the race departing Copper Harbor, on Sunday between 9AM and 10AM.  Teams will be departing at 2-minute intervals.  This will be a great opportunity to watch all of the teams ride off to glory.  Don't miss it.