Event Description

MUSH Mystic Lake Sled Dog Race #1

January 24-25, 2026

Mystic Lake YMCA Camp

Lake, MI

• Entries open: December 17 , 2026
• Entries close: Weds, January 21, 2026 at 6pm ET

Classes & Mileage

7-Dog Sled (6.2 miles)

5-Dog Sled (5.1 miles)

3-Dog Sled adult (3 miles)

3-Dog Sled junior (2.1 miles)

 2-Dog Fun Run What Ya Brung (2.1 miles)

Kiddies 100-Yard Dash (must know how to hit brake)

Required Equipment:

• Helmets are required at MUSH sled races (yes, they are).
• Sled bag
• Snow hook
• Snubline in sled bag (for emergency use on trail only)
• Anchor line for snubline start (this is different from your emergency snubline)

2026 Mystic Lake SLED RACE: Fun Run Rules (new, please read):

This is a mixed 2-Dog Class for sled, skijor, and fat tire bikes. However, SENIOR-DOG TEAMS MAY RUN 3 DOGS (on a sled only). A senior team is 3 dogs, all 9 years and above. This will be timed both days like a regular class. All teams run together. All teams timed against each other.

MUSH MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Go here to pay for membership: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/MUSHmembership