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Sat, Apr 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
5163 Fort Custer Drive
Charleston Township, Michigan
49012
United States
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1 Miles 2.4 Miles 2.9 Miles Fun Run Run Trail

MUSH Fort Custer Spring Dryland

April 4 & 5, 2026


Entries open: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Entries close: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6pm ET


MUSH membership is required.

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  • This is a 2-day race. By submitting an entry, you are signing up for both days (except fun runs).

  • All regular sled dog race rules & trail etiquett norms apply. PASSING MANNERS ARE A MUST.

  • You must read the MUSH rules to participate.


IMPORTANT CHANGES:

We plan to eliminate head-on passing for the April 2026 race! The finish line is moving to accommodate for this.

Also different for spring 2026: the adult canicross class will run the rig trail (not the regular “canicross 5k loop”).

Tentative Mileage (order and mileage subject to change)-

  • Adult Canicross (1-2 dogs): 2.9 miles

  • 5-Dog Adult Rig: 2.9 miles

  • 3-Dog Junior Rig (rig only): 2.9 miles

  • 3-Dog Adult Rig: 2.9 miles

  • 1-Dog Adult Bike: 2.4 miles

  • 1-Dog Adult Scooter: 2.4 miles

  • Advanced Junior Canicross (1 dog) - 2.4 miles

  • 2-Dog Adult Bike: 2.4 miles

  • 2-Dog Adult Scooter: 2.4 miles

  • 2-Dog Junior Wheels Mixed (1-2 dogs, bike, scooter, and rigs mixed): 1 mile

  • Beginner Junior Canicross (1 dog): 1 mile

  • Fun Runs: 1 mile (Saturday only)

Michigan Recreation Passport required on vehicle to enter park property.

Hosted by Mid Union Sled Haulers (MUSH)

Race Chair, Entry Chair: Annie Hammond, [email protected]

Camping code:

SpringMush26

How to use code:

Log into (or create) your MIDNR Reservations acct.

Go to your profile.

Once in your profile, locate the "Group Holds" heading.

Select the "Reserve Group Hold" option, and insert code when prompted.

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