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SUMMARY:Sucker River Mud Bath Dryland Race
DESCRIPTION:Sucker River Mud Bath Dryland Race\nApril 27/28\, 2024\nPurse:  $1\,000 (minimum) for Pro Classes and special awards for other classes\n___________________________________________________________\nRace Location\nGrand Marais\, Michigan’s School Forest and State Trail system     \nH58 (Grand Marais Truck Trail)  6 Miles East of the Town of Grand Marais\, Michigan   \nGPS Coordinates:  N46° 39.943′ W85° 51.712′ \n___________________________________________________________\nDriver’s Meeting and Race Start Times\nDriver’s Meeting will be at the race site on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024 and held 1 hour before the first class at 7:00 am. \nRace will start at 8:00 AM unless weather/temperatures dictate an earlier start.  This will be announced before the race. \n___________________________________________________________\nClasses and Mileages Offered\nThe following classes are offered for:  All Breed\, Registered Breed* and Sportsman subclasses \nThe below classes are ISDRA Sanctioned:\n3.4 Mile Trail:\n6-Dog Rig\n4-Dog Rig \n2-Dog Bikejoring\n2-Dog Scooter \nMen’s Canicross (this class is not separated into subclasses)\nWomen’s Canicross (this class is not separated into subclasses) \n2.4 Mile Trail:\n1-Dog Bikejoring\n1-Dog Scooter \nThe following Junior Classes run 1.5 miles:\n2-Dog Junior Rig\n1-Dog Junior Canicross \n*NOTE:  Registered Breeds must be AKC/CKC/UKC Siberian Huskies\, Alaskan Malamutes\, or Samoyeds-NO ILP Dogs \nAdditional Classes (these classes are not ISDRA sanctioned):\n“Fun Run” class for Adults and Juniors\, 1 or 2 dogs\, 1.5 miles … choice of rig\, bike\, scooter or canicross.  Make selection when you enter\nHeavy Rig Class Adult “Fun Run” (unlimited dogs) — 10 miles  NOTE:  snub line will be required for this class.  Race Marshal has final say on any rig used. Racing rigs will be turned away. Heavy rig or 4-wheeler only. If motorized\, yes\, you may use it running and in gear because safety is paramount. The goal of this class is for fun and to invite larger teams who are less interested in dryland racing. You are encouraged to take a handler on the trail with you if desired. \nWe are also offering these classes which are non-dog:\nMountain Bike (no dogs) — 3.4 miles\nMen’s and Women’s 5K run (no dogs)\n___________________________________________________________\nRules and Required Equipment\n*No Whips\n*No Wrist Ropes and/or Driver Restraints Allowed\n*Helmets required in all Wheeled Classes\n*Snub Line required on 6 & 4 Dog Rigs while on trail (ISDRA)\n*ISDRA Rules Apply \n___________________________________________________________\nEntry Information\nEntries will close on Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024 at 6:00 PM EST.  NO LATE ENTRIES PLEASE!!!\nEntry Fees are listed for each class in the Registration Section.  Entries are accepted online only. \nEntry Chairperson/Contact: \nDiane Wright * Email: dwrightglsda@gmail.com * Phone:703-622-9467 (call or text) \nYou must accept the Standard Driver’s Release Waiver before you can pay for your entries. \nIn the event the race is cancelled\, your entry fee will be refunded (minus the bytepro process fee). \n___________________________________________________________\nGLSDA Membership\nGLSDA membership is required to race  \nGLSDA Membership can be purchased online here on bytepro OR\nyou can pay for your membership at the driver’s meeting. \nPlease note that you will not be permitted to race until your membership has been paid. \nMembership Chair: Dianna Koteskey\, 7821 Horton Bay Rd N\, Boyne City\, MI 49712 \n___________________________________________________________\nLodging and Food\nThere is no race site camping permitted\, but there is a campsite nearby at Woodland Park Campground – (906) 494-2613.  We are working to obtain special camping rates for participants (Currently the nightly rates are $30 for primitive site and $40 for electric site). \nFor motels\, please visit the Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce website \nwww.grandmaraismichigan.com/visit-us/lodging/ \n============================= \nFood (Breakfast & Lunch) will be available for purchase at race site and catered by local School and Sportsman’s Club \n___________________________________________________________\nAdditional Information and Activites\nPhotographer – We will have at least one photographer.  Follow this Event Page for updates and more informaton. \nWe plan to have music at the trail head! ….  There will be a survey question presented during the entry process where you can optionally provide your music choice. \nWe plan to have some special events both Friday and Saturday nights\, so stay tuned for details. \nWeekend Fantasy Coach Sheet…. Be sure to get your sheet from Brian and have it turned in before the first class finishes on Saturday if interested. \nSunday award ceremony to follow last class.  (Be sure to stay for awards) \n___________________________________________________________\nContact for Questions\nFor General Race Questions\, contact:\nBrian Juckette\nPhone: 517-918-9516 (call or text)\nEmail:  johnbrian.juckette@wacker.com \nFor Entry Questions or Changes\, contact:\nDiane Wright\nPhone: 703-622-9467 (call or text)\nEmail:  dwrightglsda@gmail.com
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