John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon postponed to later date [Video]

DULUTH, Minn. — The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is postponed to March 2, 2025, according to a press release Thursday. 

In the release, race officials cited unsafe trail conditions as the reason for pushing the historic race back. Organizers said the 300-mile course along Lake Superior is risky due to icy terrain and a lack of snow. 

This is a familiar refrain for participants, as the race did not occur in 2024 due to unseasonably warm weather. 

“Postponing the race is never an easy decision, especially following last year’s postponement of the 40th anniversary running due to similar weather challenges,” board president Mike Keyport said in the release. “The safety of the dogs and mushers remains our unwavering priority, and we are determined to ensure that the rescheduled …