Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of Marquette County/ Yoopers United

Volunteer: Bag Check Start- MNR and UP200 2026

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

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