46th Annual North American Vasa - An annual tradition of celebrating XC skiing and winter sports.

The UP200 is one of the top 12-dog mid-distance races in the Midwest, as well as being an Iditarod qualifier. The UP200 trail covers 238 miles of challenging terrain from Marquette to Grand Marais, Michigan and back again through forested land and near-wilderness. Mushers face hills, creek crossings, deep snow, and isolated trail. This is […]

Every year the UP Pond Hockey tournament begins at noon on a Friday in mid-February with over 150 teams facing off on Moran Bay in St. Ignace, Michigan. Thousands of spectators attend each year to watch over 30 rinks of exciting hockey throughout the weekend. All registration fees go to helping St. Ignace Hockey Association. This event […]

Sno*Drift has been the traditional opening of the U.S. rally season since 1997. This rally forces the competitors to hit the ground running, as it is one of the most challenging rallies on the calendar. What began in 1973 as part of the SCCA Performance Rally series, has become one of the most famed rally […]

We’re excited to announce a second location for the Winter Games! Travel Marquette will host part of the Winter Games in 2022. Currently seven events are scheduled to take place in the inaugural Winter Games in Marquette. Sports will continue to take place in the Grand Rapids area for the 2022 Winter Games. Winter Games […]

The UP Health System Great Bear Chase offers: 50km skiathlon 50km, 25km, and 10km freestyle 50 km, 25km, and 10km classic Registration includes the 2023 Great Bear Chase skier gift, chances at a number of door prizes, the post-race pasty feast, and free photo downloads.

Join us for one of the most exciting ski races in Michigan! This grand finale race for the Michigan Cup Race Series features a relay race with 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, and 1 classic leg. Each skier skis approximately 4-6km per leg. You do not have to be a Michigan Cup racer […]

This is the 40th anniversary of the RCC - the Roscommon Canoe Classic is raced on the South Branch of the AuSable River and is the longest running MCRA race.  The start and finish line of the race is located at Wallace Park in the Village of Roscommon, MI.

The Klondike Challenge 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run is a Fundraiser for the AuSable River Canoe Marathon. The Klondike marks the “Season Kickoff” for the Michigan Canoe Racing season, and serves as a friendly, spirited sprint event before the MCRA’s Annual Spring Membership Meeting.  Paddlers and race fans use the event to catch-up with race […]

The Klondike Challenge originated in the 1970’s as a race on the AuSable River in Grayling, but the event was moved to Oscoda’s Van Etten Creek in 1996.  The Klondike marks the “Season Kickoff” for the Michigan Canoe Racing season - Paddlers and race fans use the event to catch-up with race friends after a […]