Beargrease start moving closer to town - Duluth, Minnesota Beargrease start moving closer to town
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is making another move for 2017. Instead of starting at the Alger Grade gravel pit outside Two Harbors, where the race has started the last two years, the race will start at 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Two Harbors.
Race organizers hope the location change will provide those at the race start with a better, more accessible way to watch mushers start the race.
"That's exactly why we decided to move it down because it will enhance the experience for Two Harbors businesses and community," said Jean Vincent, Beargrease board of directors president. "The fairgrounds just seem to be a more consumer-friendly location, we can have some vendors there and parking will certainly be improved."