Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

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Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

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Sounds from the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, Minnesota Read the full description.

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The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon commemorates John Beargrease, the son of a Chippewa chief who delivered mail by dog sled along Lake Superior?s rugged North Shore in the late 19th century. Launched in 1981, the Beargrease draws world-class sled dog teams from around the globe. The Beargrease is the longest, and most challenging, of sled dog events in the lower 48: almost 400 miles and 4000 spectators, starting in Duluth, Minnesota on the last weekend of January. Field-recordist Curt Olson gathered the sounds of the dogs, the mushers and the fans at last year's Beargrease. The Beargrease is a qualifying race for The Iditarod, which begins March 1st.