Volunteer: Chatham Checkpoint- Midnight Run 2026PLEASE 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 Agency: UP200 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 Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49816 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Merchandise and Sales 2026Volunteers assist with merchandise sales and silent auction. In addition, volunteers serve as race ambassadors, providing information to the public. BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AND CORRECT! TIMES MAY CHANGE! Indoor and outdoor opportunities. Shifts are as follows: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (4 People) Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Sales at Holiday Inn) Friday, February 13, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Friday, February 13, 2026 (Downtown Tent Sales-Outdoors Under the Tent) Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Sunday, February 15, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Monday, February 16, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Agency: UP200 Volunteers assist with merchandise sales and silent auction. In addition, volunteers serve as race ambassadors, providing information to the public. BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AND CORRECT! TIMES MAY CHANGE! Indoor and outdoor opportunities. Shifts are as follows: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (4 People) Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Sales at Holiday Inn) Friday, February 13, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Friday, February 13, 2026 (Downtown Tent Sales-Outdoors Under the Tent) Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Sunday, February 15, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Monday, February 16, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn) Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49849 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wetmore Checkpoint 2026- Office WOrkerCooking food for Mushers and volunteers as they arrive and before they go out. -MUST BE 18 to Volunteer here Agency: UP200 Cooking food for Mushers and volunteers as they arrive and before they go out. -MUST BE 18 to Volunteer here Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- HarveyRoad crossing and/or crowd control support on the race trail within the Harvey area. The coordinator will contact you for exact placement but if you have a preference, please note it when submitting the volunteer request. Agency: UP200 Road crossing and/or crowd control support on the race trail within the Harvey area. The coordinator will contact you for exact placement but if you have a preference, please note it when submitting the volunteer request. Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wetmore Checkpoint 2026- Line cookCooking food for Mushers and volunteers as they arrive and before they go out. -MUST BE 18 to Volunteer here Agency: UP200 Cooking food for Mushers and volunteers as they arrive and before they go out. -MUST BE 18 to Volunteer here Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- Sand RiverProvide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49822 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Crowd ControlThe UP200 & Midnight Run Championship Sled Dog Races need volunteers in downtown Marquette. Sign up to help with this unique and exciting winter event! Assist with security to provide for the safety of the mushers, dogs, and spectators. Meet at The Warming Tent on Washington St. Agency: UP200 The UP200 & Midnight Run Championship Sled Dog Races need volunteers in downtown Marquette. Sign up to help with this unique and exciting winter event! Assist with security to provide for the safety of the mushers, dogs, and spectators. Meet at The Warming Tent on Washington St. Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 13, 2026 Zip Code: 49855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- H58Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- H15Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- M-28Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- Indian Town RdProvide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- FF H 13Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- Buckhorn RdProvide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- H05 Rapid River Truck TrailProvide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- Addis Lake Rd at M94Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- Autrain Forest Lake RdProvide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49806 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- Slapneck RdProvide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49816 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Road Crossing- Rock River RoadProvide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Provide safe crossings for mushers and their dog teams. Must be willing to be outside during shifts and follow road crossing protocols. Please see the Road Crossing Guidelines at: https://up200.org/volunteer-descriptions Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 49822 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wetmore Checkpoint 2026Volunteers perform a variety of functions for the checkpoint including set-up, timing, dog handling, food service, and checkpoint cleanup. Timber Products is an assisted checkpoint for UP200 teams both upbound to Grand Marais and downbound toward Marquette. BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AND CORRECT! TIMES MAY CHANGE! Agency: UP200 Volunteers perform a variety of functions for the checkpoint including set-up, timing, dog handling, food service, and checkpoint cleanup. Timber Products is an assisted checkpoint for UP200 teams both upbound to Grand Marais and downbound toward Marquette. BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AND CORRECT! TIMES MAY CHANGE! Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Feb 12, 2026 through Feb 15, 2026 Zip Code: 49862 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Race information Booth 2026Interact with the public to provide information about the races and answer questions. Agency: UP200 Interact with the public to provide information about the races and answer questions. Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 13, 2026 Zip Code: 49855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: UP 200 Start Setup 2026Set up barriers and fencing prior to the race start and remove them for storage after the last team has left the starting gate. Setup Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm; Final Setup 5:00pm – until Start of Race. Take-down (fences and barricades) Friday after last team has left the starting gate until approximately 11 PM Agency: UP200 Set up barriers and fencing prior to the race start and remove them for storage after the last team has left the starting gate. Setup Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm; Final Setup 5:00pm – until Start of Race. Take-down (fences and barricades) Friday after last team has left the starting gate until approximately 11 PM Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 13, 2026 Zip Code: 49849 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Finish- UP200 2026Bag check, dog handling, tear down, and clean up at Ojibwa Casino on Sunday. BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AND CORRECT! TIMES MAY CHANGE! Agency: UP200 Bag check, dog handling, tear down, and clean up at Ojibwa Casino on Sunday. BE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE AND CORRECT! TIMES MAY CHANGE! Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 15, 2026 Zip Code: 49855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Bag Check Start- MNR and UP200 2026The UP200 & Midnight Run Championship Sled Dog Races need volunteers in downtown Marquette. Sign up to help with this unique and exciting winter event! Outdoor and indoor volunteer positions available. Meet at NMU Warming Tent on Washington Street at 5:30 pm. Your Volunteer Location Leader is Louie Wisniewski -- look for him dressed in Blaze Orange and Blue! You'll start in the tent and then go outside when it's time to start checking each musher's gear. Shift end time may vary depending on the number of teams. Bag Check volunteers work outdoors and walk along snow-covered areas. Please wear warm clothing and sensible boots. Long scarves are not recommended as they can get in the way and caught on sleds, etc.
Agency: UP200 The UP200 & Midnight Run Championship Sled Dog Races need volunteers in downtown Marquette. Sign up to help with this unique and exciting winter event! Outdoor and indoor volunteer positions available. Meet at NMU Warming Tent on Washington Street at 5:30 pm. Your Volunteer Location Leader is Louie Wisniewski -- look for him dressed in Blaze Orange and Blue! You'll start in the tent and then go outside when it's time to start checking each musher's gear. Shift end time may vary depending on the number of teams. Bag Check volunteers work outdoors and walk along snow-covered areas. Please wear warm clothing and sensible boots. Long scarves are not recommended as they can get in the way and caught on sleds, etc.
Agency: UP200 Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 13, 2026 Zip Code: 49855 Allow Groups: Yes |