CopperDog Musher Documents
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Musher Schedule of Events

Driving Directions
UPDATED February 17th, 2022

Trail Map Images with Elevations
The CopperDog worked in partnership with the Michigan Technological University
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Sciences to produce trail maps with elevations for our mushers and their support teams. The maps are available as high resolution JPGs and are downloadable as PDFs.
Google Earth GPS
CopperDog Race Rules 2022


Kiko de Melo e Silva ; Monday, February 7, 2022
MORE AMAZING NEWS!
We're coming home? Oh yeah, we "double" are!
So happy to announce that the CD80 will now be leaving out of Calumet on Friday night!!! More teams, longer party, extra excitement, and a total win-win!
The first leg of the CD80 will now start immediately following the CD150 running "Calumet -to- Phoenix" on Friday night! The CD80 will finish at the Cliff View Bar right off of US-41. It's some 13 driving-miles, and some 38.6 mushing-miles, north of Calumet.
And we could not pick a better location for this finish. The Cliff View Bar is not only one of our sponsors, they have a great atmosphere, delicious food and beverages. And you don't even have to guess, it's warm inside! Please say thank you to Brad and Marjie for making this happen!
Race-wise, this is what's on the menu for the weekend:
Friday - March 4th |
CD150 Calumet -to- Eagle Harbor |
CD80 Calumet -to- Phoenix |
Saturday - March 5th |
CD150 Eagle Harbor -to- Copper Harbor |
CD25 Copper Harbor -to- Copper Harbor |
Sunday - March 6th |
CD150 Copper Harbor -to- Eagle Harbor |
CD80 Copper Harbor -to- Eagle Harbor |
And folks DO NOT bring your pets to any of the starts, finishes, and/or viewing spots on the trail. Please respect this request; leave any and all your pets home!
Saturday, November 6, 2021
To our mushers who registered on Saturday November 6th: You should by now have received both your confirmation email and your receipt emails from notifications@copperdog150.com. Please check your spam folders as it is possible the emails ended up there. For those who still need to register, our automated registration system is back and operational.

The problem was two fold. An "http" needed to be "https" and the notification button in PayPal got turned off (Hey! who turned off the lights!).All better now.
by John Bryant, Race Director ; Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Welcome mushers and teams to the CopperDog for 2022. We will return to our traditional downtown Calumet start for the CD150. The CD80 race returns this year with a Saturday morning start from Eagle Harbor. The CD25 is a short race that starts and finishes in Copper Harbor. Our race rules are consistent with past races. You may wish to read the introduction to the race rules by clicking the first document below.
CopperDog Race Rules 2022 Introduction / Overview (click on the image to view and download the document)

CopperDog Race Rules 2022 (click on the image to view and download the document)

by Board of Directors ; Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Since its humble beginnings a decade back, the CopperDog 150 has grown from a simple idea to a world-class mushing event that brings joy to the hearts of many. Thank you for sharing you love of mushing with us and inspiring everyone who loves CopperDog.
This year's race returns to historic downtown Calumet for the night start on the mile long snow road. The downtown appearance will be quite different this year after a fire destroyed several buildings on the south part of the 5th Street. The entire community is looking forward to things returning to something that resembles normal. The CopperDog 150 is part of that normal and many, many people are excited about the return to downtown Calumet Friday night, March 4th.
10 Dogs (10 dog pool), ~122 Miles, 3 Stages, $18,000 Purse (1st - 11th)
- Friday, March 4th, Saturday, March 5th, Sunday, March 6th
- Professional (mushers must be qualified for the event, see race rules)
- 10 Dog Team / 10 Dog Pool
- 3 Days / 3 Stages / ~122 Miles
- Stage 1: Calumet to Eagle Harbor (49.4 miles) (Night run)
- Stage 2: Eagle Harbor to Copper Harbor (34.2 miles)
- Stage 3: Copper Harbor to Eagle Harbor (37.9 miles)
Registration fee for the CD150 is set at $375
by Board of Directors ; Tuesday, November 5, 2019
8 Dogs, 76.5 Miles, 2 Stages, $6,000 Purse (1st - 8th)
This 76.5-mile, 2-stage, 8-dog race that enjoys great views of the Keweenaw has been moved to leave from Calumet on the famed snow road ending in Phoenix Friday night. After a day of rest the second stage leaves Copper Harbor Saturday morning with the finish in Eagle Harbor.
Race Dates:
Friday, March 4th, 2022
Sunday, March 6th, 2022
Race Format:
Professional
8 Dog Team (8 Dog Pool),
76.5 Miles, 2 Stages
Stage 1:
Calumet to Phoenix
38.6
Night Run
Stage 2:
Copper Harbor to Eagle Harbor
37.9 Miles
Day Run
Registration Fee:
$250
Includes Commemorative Item
Race Purse:
$6,000 (1st - 8th)
$2,000 First Place (see purse break down below)
Day Money
Due to the generosity of our sponsors, the CopperDog 150 is pleased to be able to provide day money for the top three finishers of each stage of the CopperDog80.
Race |
Stage |
First |
Second |
Third |
CD80 |
Stage 1 |
$250 |
$150 |
$100 |
CD80 |
Stage 2 |
$250 |
$150 |
$100 |
Teams:
Goal of 20 Teams
Don’t miss out on the friendly people, welcoming communities, challenging trails, formidable competition, and the peace and tranquility that blossoms from the Keweenaw trails.
Award money will be paid to first through eighth place. There is a limit of 20 teams for this event, register early to secure your position.
The CopperDog 80 is a 76.5 mile, 2 stage race (the race planning team reserves the right to vary the actual length of the race +/- 3 miles). Stage 1 is Friday night in Calumet, finishing in Phoenix. Stage 2 is Sunday, starting in Copper Harbor and ending in Eagle Harbor.
by Board of Directors ; Thursday, October 13, 2022
Since its humble beginnings a decade back, the CopperDog 150 has grown from a simple idea to a world-class mushing event that brings joy to the hearts of many. Thank you for sharing you love of mushing with us and inspiring everyone who loves CopperDog.
Based upon the success of last year's Copper Harbor sprint race format for the CD25, the board of directors and race planning decided to keep the same race format for this year.
6 Dogs, ~13.5 Miles, 1 Stage, $2,000 Purse (1st - 5th)
- Saturday, March 5th
- Competition (no prerequisites)
- 6 Dog Team
- 1 Days / 1 Stage / ~13.5 Miles (Length may vary by +/- 1 mile)
- Copper Harbor back to Copper Harbor (13.4 miles)
The registration fee for the CD25 is $125.00.
Doug Harrer (Board Chair) ; Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The CopperDog Board of Directors pleased to announce tentative race dates from 2022 through 2025.
Tentative Race Dates: