The Race is ON! - Grand Marais, MN, USAThe Race is ON!
Gunflint Mail Run Scheduled for January 7th – 8th 2017
While many folks are into blueberry picking and bug spray, it’s not too early for some people to be
thinking about snow! A new group of people has stepped forward to ensure the Gunflint Mail Run sled
dog race will continue in January 2017!
Sarah Hamilton will be taking over as Race Director, replacing Jack Stone, who successfully resurrected
the race and kept it running for 6 years. The race wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for all of Jack’s hard
work! Under Sarah, a new Board has been formed, but continuing on will be Arleigh Jorgenson as Race
Marshall and Rick Johnson as Trail Boss. Odin Jorgenson and Mary Manning will continue to provide
organizational input from a musher’s perspective, and Cathy Quinn has agreed to step forward as
Volunteer Coordinator. As always, volunteers are critical to running a successful race. And, for the 2017
race there will be a guaranteed minimum purse of $10,000.
After enjoying all that the Gunflint Trail has to offer during summer and autumn, mark your calendars
for the start of sled dog season with the Gunflint Mail Run!