2024 Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race cancelled due to lack of snow

NEWBERRY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race will be cancelled this year due to a lack of snow, organizers said on Tuesday.

In a written statement posted on their website and Facebook page, organizers said the trails have gotten less than an inch of snow and are unsafe for sled dogs.

"It is, of course, our first priority to have a safe race for dogs and their mushers, and there is no way we can achieve this with conditions as they are," organizers said.

Organizers said that registered mushers who do not receive a notification that their refund was processed should send an email to registration@tcsdr.org.

Organizers also said it may take three to five business days for mushers to be refunded.

"The Board of Directors will be looking into all options for the successful running of this race in the future (and we’re working on getting a direct line to Mother Nature!)," organizers said.

"The lack of snow in our area is not only a detriment to us, but to the entire Tahquamenon Community. Please continue to support our sponsors; this mild winter has led to a huge decrease in the winter tourism that our area thrives on," organizers said.

For the latest updates on the race, you can visit their website or Facebook page.