2026 CopperDog 15

A recreational six-dog race, where mushers may also participate with four dogs. This race is open to teen mushers (a parent/guardian can accompany them free of charge).

• Availability: 11/08/2025 @ 12 PM EDT – 02/24/2026 @ 11:59 PM EST
• Race Length: 16 miles* long
  • Stage 1: ~16 miles
• Stages: one (1)
  • Stage 1 Start: Saturday afternoon in Copper Harbor, MI
  • Stage 1 End: Copper Harbor, MI
• Requirements:
  • 6 dog maximum at the start
  • 4 dog minimum at the start
  • 3 dog minimum at the finish
• Purse: $2,090
  • Pays: 1st – 6th

*The CopperDog race planning team reserves the right to vary the actual length of the race by +/- 10%