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Warm Up With Honor Credit Union at the Dogsled Races

UP 200 Dog Sled Race Marquette Michigan — Join the excitement at the UP 200 starting line in downtown Marquette

Marquette, Michigan – January 30, 2015 – It’s that time of year again… The UP 200, Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30 dogsled races are back and it’s the 25^th Anniversary of the UP 200! Teams from Michigan, Minnesota, Canada, and even Iowa, are competing this year in the UP 200, an Iditarod qualifier. Honor Credit Union is a proud supporter of the dogsled races and will be at the UP 200 finish line with free hot cocoa to warm cheering spectators up as their favorite teams cross the finish line.

Honor Credit Union President, Northern Market Ron Lauren encourages families to bundle up and join in the excitement as thousands of spectators gather in downtown Marquette to watch the dogs take off from the starting line for the UP 200 and the Midnight Run.

UP-200-2014-Marquette-Michigan-Sled-Dog-Race-056 — Stop by the UP 200 Headquarters at the YMCA and check out the merchandise and the silent auction

Listen: Honor Credit Union and the UP 200

Both races start on Friday, February 13 at 7 pm and 8:30 pm (estimated) respectively, but events get underway on Wednesday, February 11 when the Race Headquarters opens up at the Marquette YMCA at 9 am. Stop by the YMCA to purchase merchandise and souvenirs or take part in the silent auction.

The Pre-Race Banquet and Bib Draw for the UP 200 and Midnight Run takes place at the YMCA Thursday night at 6 pm. The public is invited and tickets can be purchased at the door or at Race Headquarters. Join the mushers at the banquet as their bib numbers are drawn and handed out. Find out who will be the first team out of the chute for the races!

UP-200-2014-Marquette-Michigan-Sled-Dog-Race-051 — Stop by the Pre-Race Vet Checks to see the relationship between the dogs and the mushers.

Friday morning, the vet check for all UP 200 and Midnight Run teams takes place at the Riverside Auto parking lot. Stop by to see the real athletes of the races as they undergo pre-race exams by volunteer race veterinarians. Even if you’re not a dog person, it’s touching to see the interaction between the mushers and their well-loved teams.

The opening ceremony for the 25^th Anniversary of the UP 200 starts at 6:30 pm. Join Walt Lindala and Frida Waara as they welcome sponsors, representatives, and spectators to the race. The Marine Corps League Color Guard will display our flag with pride and the Marquette Male Chorus will give a special performance. You can see the full schedule of events at the UP 200 website: www.U P200.org.

So, get ready to bundle up and enjoy the sled dog races with your family and don’t forget to stop by the Honor Credit Union booth for some delicious hot cocoa! The Honor Credit Union team will also be at the Plains Road crossing of the Jack Pine 30 on Saturday, helping direct mushers and warn them of traffic. You’ll find Honor Credit Union proudly supporting community events like the UP 200 because Honor is committed to the communities they serve. Honor Credit Union – Putting members first since 1934.