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Great Lakes Sled Dog Derby

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Baldwin, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 31 Jan, 2026 – 01 Feb, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $85.00

About the Event

Come join Great Lakes Sled Dog Association (GLSDA) for the Great Lakes Sled Dog Derby sled dog race on the beautiful Sweetwater trail system at Stearn's Siding in Baldwin, MI.

This is a rustic site with no outbuildings. Porta-potty facilities will be available. There are no food vendors permitted, so bring your own lunch!

Classes and Entries

The following race classes are offered. These classes are ISDRA Sanctioned:

8 Dog Sled (9.4 miles) Pro, Registered Breed*
6 Dog Sled (6.1 miles) Pro, Registered Breed*, Sport
4 Dog Sled (4.2 miles) Pro, Registered Breed*, Sport

2 Dog Adult Skijor (4.2 miles)

2 Dog Adult Fat Time Bike (3.1 miles)
JR 3 Dog Sled (3.1 mi) must be 16 or under

*NOTE: Registered Breeds must be AKC/CKC/UKC Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, or
Samoyeds-NO ILP Dogs

Entries will close on Tuesday, January 27, 2025 at 8PM EST
No late entries/changes please!

Race Requirements/Equipment

ISDRA rules will be followed for all classes
No Whips
No Wrist Ropes and/or Driver Restraints Allowed
Sled Bag, Snow Hook and Snub Line Required in All Sled Classes
Mandatory Snub Line Start
Helmets required for JR class

GLSDA Membership

GLSDA Membership is required to race and you will not be permitted to race until your membership has been paid
GLSDA Membership can be purchased online here along with your entries

Membership Contact: Dianna Koteskey, blackholenorthfarms@gmail.com

Lodging

On-site rustic camping is permitted with no electric or water available.

Local Lodging Options:

Cloud 9 Resort (231) 745-3070
Outdoor Inn (231) 745-3137
Batche’s Baldwin Creek Motel (231) 745-4401
BBT Motel (231) 746-3529

Races Offered

2-Dog Fat Tire Bike

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$25.00

2-Dog Skijor Pro

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 4.2 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$50.00

2-Dog Sled Pro

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$45.00

2-Dog Sled Registered Breed

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$40.00

2-Dog Sport

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$30.00

3-Dog Sled Junior

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$25.00

4-Dog Pro

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 4.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Others

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09:00

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$55.00

4-Dog Registered Breed

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 4.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Others

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09:00

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$50.00

4-Dog Sport

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 4.2 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$40.00

6-Dog Registered Breed

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 6.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$55.00

6-Dog Sled Pro

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 6.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$60.00

6-Dog Sport

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 6.1 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$45.00

8-Dog Sled Pro

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 9.4 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$85.00

8-Dog Sled Registered Breed

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 9.4 Miles

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$80.00

Family Membership (Provide names at race)

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — Family Membership (Provide names at race)

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$45.00

Junior Membership (Restricted to 16 years and younger)

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — Junior Membership (Restricted to 16 years and younger)

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$15.00

Race Membership (Non-Voting)

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — Race Membership (Non-Voting)

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$20.00

Regular Membership (Voting)

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — Regular Membership (Voting)

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Type — Others

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09:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Baldwin.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -6.4° / -0.6°

wb_sunny -11.5° / -5.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.7 /

water_drop 81.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -6.4° / -0.6°

wb_sunny -11.5° / -5.4°

air 11.7 km/h

water_drop 81.4%

About Baldwin

Learn more about the host city, Baldwin.

Baldwin is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 863 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lake County. The village is located on the boundary between Webber Township on the north and Pleasant Plains Township on the south, with the larger portion lying in Pleasant Plains.