Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race
January 30 - February 1, 2009
Bayfield
The 14th Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January 31st and February 1st, 2009. Races begin at 10am Saturday and Sunday with half of the total race distance completed each day. There are two main races: an 8 dog, 80-mile race and a 6 dog, 60-mile race. A 40-mile Sportsman's Race and a 16 and under 8 to 10-mile Family Race will also be held over the weekend. Multiple spectator locations with amenities including warming tent with concessions and bonfire. This race is a favorite among mushers in the Midwest averaging over 100 teams entered. "Meet the Mushers" Dinner will take place Friday night at 6 pm in the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion which is open to the public. A pre-race musher's meeting will follow with bib numbers being assigned and instructions from race officials handed out.
www.bayfield.org 
AddressNorth of Bayfield
Bayfield, WI 54814
Contact InformationVoice: (715) 779-3335
Toll Free: (800) 447-4094
Email: chamber@bayfield.org
Event Date Detail1/30/2009-2/1/2009Sun, Fri, Sat Races begin at 10am.