Chatham Checkpoint- Midnight Run 2026

Description

PLEASE SELECT SHIFT: Friday night is bringing teams in, Saturday morning is sending them out.

Chatham Checkpoint is the half-way rest stop for Midnight Run mushers. Teams arrive at the MSU Farm in Chatham late Friday night into very early Saturday morning and take a mandatory 5-1/2 hour rest before heading back to the finish line in Marquette.

Please designate area of interest:

Dog Handling

Food Service

HQ

Coordination

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 90.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Family Friendly
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: This will happen in all weather. Burn barrels at most crossings. Dress in layers, bring chairs, hand warmers advised. Meg will be cycling the Alger county area all weekend with snacks and boosters.
Get Connected Icon Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
Get Connected Icon wilderness
Get Connected Icon dogs

Location

Get Connected Icon East 3774, E3774 University Dr,
Michigan State Farm- SOUTH (off 94)
Chatham, MI  49816

Shifts

Begins Duration Open Spots Respond
Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:30pm
to Sat Feb 14, 2026 @ 2:00am
3.50 hours 10 of 10
Sat Feb 14, 2026 @ 6:30am
to 10:30am
4.00 hours 12 of 12