Beargrease preps for 40th running, moves start to Two Harbors

John Beargease Sled Dog Marathon Moved Due To Snow Conditions

DULUTH, Minn.(KVRR/KFGO) – John Beargease Sled Dog Marathon’s start location moved due to warm temperatures melting the snow. The 40th anniversary of the race, which was originally slated to begin at Billy’s in Duluth, will now start just north of Two Harbors on March 2nd. Deteriorating snow conditions prompted the change. Mike Keyport, president of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, said weather always plays a role in sled dog racing, and t…

Beargrease starting point moved to Two Harbors

MINN. — The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is moving its starting location from Billy’s in Duluth to Two Harbors, MN, due to unseasonably warm temperatures and snow loss. The race will now begin at the first checkpoint in Two Harbors, ensuring a safer trail for participants. Organizers are urging volunteers to step up and help with this last-minute change to ensure a successful event. Categories: Minnesota, News, News – Latest News

Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon prepares for 40th running

DULUTH — After being canceled last year and postponed again this year, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will return this weekend for its 40th running. “It all comes together in the end, and it's looking good,” said Mike Keyport, president of the marathon. Nearly 60 mushers are expected to participate in this year’s races, which commence Sunday at 11 a.m. The route follows the North Shore for 302 miles from Duluth to Grand Portage, where it …

Dwindling snowpack causes Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to move farther north

Warm temperatures and a dwindling snowpack have forced organizers of this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northeast Minnesota to move the starting location north of Two Harbors instead of near Duluth.

Dwindling snowpack causes Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to move farther north – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

by: Andrew Krueger of mprnews Warm temperatures and a dwindling snowpack have forced organizers of this year’s John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon in northeast Minnesota to move the starting location. The 40th running of the race begins Sunday at 11:05 a.m. — with the start now north of Two Harbors, instead of near Duluth. The starting point can be accessed by driving County Highway 2 north from Two Harbors to the North Shore State Trail, at Towns…