Beargrease Press Release
SUNDOG SPORT Announces SPONSORSHIP of the
2023 JOHN BEARGREASE SLED DOG MARATHON
This historic event is scheduled for Sunday January 29, 2023
CARLTON/DULUTH/TWO HARBORS/FINLAND/GRAND PORTAGE MINNESOTA,
JANUARY 29, 2023. SUNDOG SPORT, is pleased to be partnering with the race organizers of the internationally renowned John Beargrease Sled Dog Race Series, as sponsor for this annual event. For SUNDOG SPORT this is a wonderful new sponsorship opportunity that SUNDOG hopes will be the foundation for a long relationship with this event organization.
Among athlete teams that SUNDOG SPORT will be cheering for in this year’s competition are:
- Jennifer Freking
- Keith Aili
- Colleen Wallin
- Ero Wallin
- Andy Heerschap
- Daniel Klein
- Ryan Anderson
- Laura Neese
- Peter McClelland
- Scott Edgett
- Talia Martens
- David Burge
- Joanna Oberg
- Alex LaPlante
- Dusty Klaven
- Ryan Miller
- Chris Evans
- Alice White
- Derek Nechuta
- Melissa Mendelson
- Dean Johnson
- Ashley Thaemert
- Elena Freking
- Claire Hendricks
- Jen Thompson
- Morgan Martens
“For over 40 years, Minnesota's North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors the spirit of John Beargrease and brings thousands of worldwide spectators and hundreds of mushers from across the nation.”
-Beargrease Race Website
“We’re excited to be sponsoring this amazing dog sled mushing event, especially since it’s in our own backyard and so many of our customers are racing. It’s an enduring event that Minnesota mushers love and have been part of from its beginnings four decades ago.”
-Michael Larson, Portage North/ Sundog Sport
Sundog Sport is glad to sponsor an event that is so foundational for many in our customer community along with amazing organizations:
- Park State Bank
- Breakwall Digital
- Nutri Source
- Duluth Veterinary Hospital
- North Shore Federal Credit Union
- Midwest Communications
- Black Bear Casino
- RMS Road Machinery & Supplies Co.
- Ferguson
- Land Feeds Inc
- Visit Cook County
- Minnesota Public Radio
- Lovin’ Lake County
- AmericInn
- Mendota Pet
- Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
- Trestle Inn Finland, MN
- Sisu Loyly
- Root River Photography
“We are excited to be hosting a booth near the start of the race in Duluth at Billy’s Bar, and will be joyfulling rooting for our friends and partners who are the lifeblood of our company.”
-Kristofer Johnson, SUNDOG SPORT
“It’s such a wonderful opportunity to be able to be a part of promoting history, the love of working dogs, and keeping this sport thriving. More importantly the opportunity to provide the gear and equipment that allows these teams and athletes to be their best and furthering the dog mushing culture into the future”
-Michael Larson, Portage North/ Sundog Sport
About SUNDOG SPORT
SUNDOG SPORT (formerly Kondos Outdoors) has been providing the most trusted gear and equipment for professional mushers and active dogs since 1980.
Media Contact:
SUNDOG SPORT/HOMEWOOD MARKETING
Kristofer Johnson
Marketing
612-715-1595
Media Contact:
SUNDOG SPORT/PORTAGE NORTH
Michael Larson
Owner/CEO
218-365-4189