MUSH Mystic Lake SLED Race

MUSH Mystic Lake Sled Dog Race 

January 24-25, 2026 has been canceled.

This entry page is now for February 21-22, 2026

Mystic Lake YMCA Camp

Lake, MI

Page last updated January 19th, 2026 with Race 1 cancellation notice + changed to Race 2 dates. 

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)

Entries Open: February 2, 2026

Entries Close: February 18, 2026 at 6pm ET

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. It runs both days. Finishers are not eligible for prizes but will receive times.

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