Every dog and musher that races the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has a story to tell. Local, regional, and national media partners work like dogs to bring their stories to life and share them with our community, our state, and around the world.
For interview requests or more information about the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, media members are asked to contact media@beargrease.com or to call our office at (218) 461-1834.
Working media members must be credentialed to gain access to secure areas during the race, including the start, checkpoints, and finish. NOTE: All working media members must abide by race rules and regulations as well as local and state laws. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the current, and possibly future events.
All media interested in covering The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon must submit a credential request via email to media@beargrease.comprior to January 25.
Media Guide
As part of our commitment to the environment, our media guides and other media materials are available and distributed digitally.
Media Events
For planning purposes, below is a list of popular media events available as part of the Beargrease. A more specific timeline of the Beargrease weekend events is included in our current media release.
CUB RUN – Saturday, January 21
CUTEST PUPPY CONTEST – Saturday, January 28
VET CHECKS – Saturday, January 28
OPENING CEREMONY – January 28
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Race Series Start – January 29
Other Media Materials
If you need an updated John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon logo or high-resolution photo from our event, please contact media@beargrease.com or call our office at (218) 461-1834.
All credentialed media will be sent a digital musher bib list and full media guide prior to the race.