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
| Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 90. | |
| Is Not Family Friendly | |
| 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. | |
| Is Not Wheelchair Accessible | |
| wilderness | |
| dogs |
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East 3774, E3774 University Dr,
Michigan State Farm- SOUTH (off 94) Chatham, MI 49816 |
| Begins | Duration | Open Spots | Respond |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fri Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:30pm to Sat Feb 14, 2026 @ 2:00am |
3.50 hours | 10 of 10 | Respond Individually Respond as Team |
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Sat Feb 14, 2026 @ 6:30am to 10:30am |
4.00 hours | 12 of 12 | Respond Individually Respond as Team |
