Three informational meetings have been set for those seeking details or wishing to volunteer for the new Gichigami Express Stage Style Sled Dog Race. The Gichigami Express Sled Dog Race will be run in Cook County. There will be three stages run over three days from January 6-8, 2013. There is a $25,000 purse and a 30-team limit.
The purpose of the race is to celebrate the history of mushing in Cook County. The race will begin in Grand Portage and proceed to the Gunflint Trail. The next day, mushers race from Trail Center to Grand Marais. And on the final day, they will return to Grand Portage.
There are many opportunities for sponsors and volunteers for this exciting new event. If you are interested, meetings will be held Sept. 26 at the Grand Portage Lodge; Sept. 27 at the Cook County Community Center in Grand Marais and Oct. 2 at Trail Center on the Gunflint Trail. All meetings begin at 6 p.m.
If you are unable to attend one of the meetings, but want more information, contact Beth at (218) 475-2791 or Jack Stone at (218) 387-3136.
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