MUSH Fort Custer Dryland
MUSH Fort Custer Dryland is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Augusta, MI, with entry fees from $5 to $16.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$16
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
MUSH Fort Custer Fall Dryland
Saturday, November 7, 2026
***Fall race is Saturday only!***
(Sunday, November 8, 2026 will be our make-up date if weather is bad)
For beginners! Experienced teams welcome.
BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY, YOU AGREE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
Drivers are expected to read signage and stay on trail (do not out-dog yourself). Trail will be marked with arrows but MINIMALLY BLOCKED. Plan your teams accordingly, and be sure to study the map shared in the drivers meeting! This trail is not a closed course - other trail users (including equestrians) may be encountered.
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Entries open: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Entries close: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6pm ET
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MUSH membership is required.
No head-on passing at the Fall 2026 race! The finish line was moved in April 2026 to accommodate this. Last half mile is SKINNY. Drive accordingly, AND BE NICE. No complaints from no-man's land will be accepted.
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Mileage subject to change based on conditions!
The following timed race classes will be offered on SATURDAY ONLY. Pre-entry required:
- 2.6 mile class: Women's & Men's canicross, 5-dog rig
- 2.2 mile classes: 3-dog rig adult, 3-dog rig junior, junior beginner canicross, 2-dog bike, 2-dog scooter, 1-dog bike
- 1 mile classes: junior canicross, adult 1-dog scooter, junior 2-dog mixed wheels (rig, bike, or scooter allowed)
- Awards for 1st-4th in all of the above!
- Saturday end of day FUN RUN! Free for MUSH members. Choose your own trail. No entry needed.
***Sunday will be used as a make-up date if needed. Otherwise, training welcome! No Entry Needed for Sunday Training.***
Note: this is a NON-MOTORIZED trail system. All training must be done with rigs, bikes, scooters, or via canicross. E-bikes are permitted.
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"Michigan Recreation Passport" (state park pass) required on every vehicle.
No ATV's allowed unless assigned by Race Chair as offcial trail help.
Hosted by Mid Union Sled Haulers (MUSH)
Race Chair & Entry Chair: Annie Hammond, hammond.annie@gmail.com
Thank you in advance for clean passes and good sportsmanship!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
53°
Typical Low
37°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gull Lake Biological Stn, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Augusta, MI
City Elevation
819 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- MUSH Fort Custer Dryland
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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MUSH Fort Custer Dryland
Nov 7, 2026