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

Volunteer: Chatham Checkpoint- Midnight Run 2026

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

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 2026

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)          
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Set Up Merchandise Area

Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Sales at Holiday Inn)
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   Sales   (3 People)
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.      Sales.  (3 People)
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.      Sales (3 People)

Friday, February 13, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn)
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.     Sales.   (3 People)
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.      Sales.  (3 People)
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.      Sales.  (3 People)

Friday, February 13, 2026  (Downtown Tent Sales-Outdoors Under the Tent)
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.     Sales.   (8 People)

Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn)
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.       Sales.     (3 People)
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.        Sales.    (3 People)
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.          Sales.    (2 People)

Sunday, February 15, 2026.  (Sales at Holiday Inn)
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.           Sales.    (2 People)
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.            Sales.   (2 People)

Monday, February 16, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn)
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.      Sales and Pack Up.     (4 People)
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.       Pack Up.                      (4 People)

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)          
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Set Up Merchandise Area

Thursday, February 12, 2026 (Sales at Holiday Inn)
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   Sales   (3 People)
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.      Sales.  (3 People)
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.      Sales (3 People)

Friday, February 13, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn)
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.     Sales.   (3 People)
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.      Sales.  (3 People)
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.      Sales.  (3 People)

Friday, February 13, 2026  (Downtown Tent Sales-Outdoors Under the Tent)
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.     Sales.   (8 People)

Saturday, February 14, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn)
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.       Sales.     (3 People)
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.        Sales.    (3 People)
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.          Sales.    (2 People)

Sunday, February 15, 2026.  (Sales at Holiday Inn)
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.           Sales.    (2 People)
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.            Sales.   (2 People)

Monday, February 16, 2026. (Sales at Holiday Inn)
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.      Sales and Pack Up.     (4 People)
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.       Pack Up.                      (4 People)

Agency: UP200

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 49849

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Wetmore Checkpoint 2026- Office WOrker

Cooking 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- Harvey

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

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 cook

Cooking 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 River

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

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 Control

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

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- H58

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

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- H15

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

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-28

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

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 Rd

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

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 13

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

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 Rd

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

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 Trail

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

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 M94

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

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 Rd

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

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 Rd

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

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 Road

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

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 2026

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

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 2026

Interact 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 2026

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

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 2026

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

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 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