John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon - Duluth, MN, USA 
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 2018
The 34th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon starts at noon, when fans are given the chance to meet the mushers and their dog teams, purchase official race merchandise, purchase food and take in the race atmosphere. The first mid-distance teams leave the starting chute at 2 p.m., followed by the marathon teams.
The Beargrease is the longest dog sled race in the lower 48 and is a qualifier for the famed “Iditarod” in Alaska. Over a dozen world-class mushers compete in the full distance marathon, with over two dozen in the mid-distance race. All competitors are vying for one of 20 cash prizes totaling $30,000. Both races will traverse the Sawtooth Mountains in Cook County, going as far north as Gunflint Lake near the Canadian border.
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