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Sweetwater 1


Sweetwater Sterns Siding Sled Dog Race #1 - Baldwin, MI

Sweetwater Stearns Siding Sled Dog Race #1

Scheduled Date: January 11-12, 2025


Race location: STEARNS SIDING PARKING AREA, BALDWIN, MICHIGAN.


NOTE: refunds are for ENTRY FEE and EVENT FEE only. Online service processing fees are non-refundable. 


Entry fee = fee per class. Pay per team.

Event fee = fee to use property. Pay per family/vehicle. No bibs until event fee is paid.


Classes offered:

7-dog sled (8.52 miles)

5-dog sled (5.7 miles)

3-dog sled (3.1 miles)

Junior musher 3-dog (ages 10-15)

1-2 dog skijor (2.4 miles)

1-2 dog Fun Run (2.4 miles) Fat Tire Bikes welcome! 


Sleds also permitted, all teams timed together. May run bike on Saturday and change to sled Sunday if wanted or vice versa. 


Extremely beginner friendly. THIS CLASS IS GREAT FOR YOUNG DOGS, OLD DOGS, EXTRA DOGS, NEW DOGS, ETC


Rules for Quick Reference:

Read full MUSH race rules (PDF)


Entries open: Approx. 1 month prior

Entries close: Wednesday prior to race


Download Sweetwater Race Flyer HERE.


Click the FORMS tab to register. PLEASE ENTER BY MAIL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ONLINE ENTRIES MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY FOR 2025 RACES.


MUSH is amateur in nature, emphasizing sportsmanship, fun, and family participation.



Race Status:  SCHEDULED



Race Entry Forms and Information

PLEASE ENTER BY MAIL UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ONLINE ENTRIES MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY FOR 2025 RACES.


 Download and print the forms.    This is a printable PDF file.   Download HERE

Directions to Stearns Siding-Baldwin

Location: W. Wingleton RD. at Stearns Rd., Baldwin, MI 49304

Latitude: 43° 55’ 7.09” N 

Longitude: 85° 57’ 33.90” W


Directions: 5.5 miles west of downtown Baldwin.

Follow signs for Rainbow Rapids Recreational Area.

Take W. Wingleton road to site, just past Dexter Road.

From North M37, turn west onto 7th St. at the Wesco Gas Station.

Go five blocks to Cherry St. and turn left. Go to W. 52nd St. and turn

right (this is the first right). Follow this 2-1/2 miles and veer right onto

Wingleton Road (dirt road). Stay on Wingleton to the race site.

From West US 10, turn south on to Tyndall Rd. Go to Stevensen Rd

and turn left. Follow to Wingleton Rd and turn left. Follow to race site


Follow the link below for online mapping. 

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