Warm-Up Parties in Downtown Marquette During the UP200 and Midnight Run Sled Dog Races

Warm Up Parties & Specials

  • Babycakes

    Specialty themed latte. Hot chocolate . hot soup going till close.

    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  • Donckers

    Hot Chocolate, Soup, Treats to keep you warm!

    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

  • Michigan Fair

    Serving Hot Cider and Cookies. Sales throughout the store.

    4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • The Delft Bistro

    Live music with 7 Foot Drift, hot drinks, cash bar, family friendly games. FREE Entry!

    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • The Honorable Distillery

    Hot drinks at outdoor bar with outdoor heaters to keep you comfortable during the race!

    6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

  • Trenary Toast

    NMU President Dr. Brock Tessman and Wildcat Willy will be staying warm in the cafe, stop by for a complimentary coffee or hot chocolate and free cinnamon rolls!

    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM


UP200 & Midnight Run Schedule of Events

6:00 PM Race track must be cleared and please, do not bring pets downtown.

6:30 PM – Opening Ceremony on the corner of Washington St. and Fourth St. for the 33nd running of the UP200 and Midnight Run.

7:00 PM – UP200 START-Both the UP200 and the Midnight Run start in downtown Marquette at Washington and Fourth Streets.

8:30 PM – Midnight Run START – the Midnight Run starts approximately 30 minutes after the last UP200 musher has left the chute, but not before 8:30 PM.