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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]