MUSH Fort Custer Dryland 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Augusta, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $5
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Canicross (1-2 dogs) | – | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $16 | – |
| Women's Canicross (1-2 dogs) | – | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $16 | – |
| 1-Dog Bike | – | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $16 | – |
| 1-Dog Scooter | – | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $16 | – |
| 2-Dog Bike | – | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $16 | – |
| 2-Dog Scooter | – | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $16 | – |
| 3-dog JUNIOR rig | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $5 | – |
| 3-Dog Rig | – | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $16 | – |
| 5-Dog Rig | – | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $16 | – |
| Junior Advanced Canicross (2 miles) | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $5 | – |
| Junior Beginner Canicross (1 mile) | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $5 | – |
| Junior Wheeled Mixed (1-2 dogs, rig, bike, or scooter) | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Men's Canicross (1-2 dogs) and Women's Canicross (1-2 dogs) and 1-Dog Bike and 1-Dog Scooter and 2-Dog Bike and 2-Dog Scooter and 3-Dog Rig and 5-Dog Rig: $16 until Nov 4.
- 3-dog JUNIOR rig and Junior Advanced Canicross (2 miles) and Junior Beginner Canicross (1 mile) and Junior Wheeled Mixed (1-2 dogs, rig, bike, or scooter): $5 until Nov 4.
Online registration closes Nov 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:21 AM, and the Men's Canicross (1-2 dogs) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 64°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Distances
- Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is MUSH Fort Custer Dryland?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 5163 Fort Custer Drive, Augusta, MI 49012.
From the organizers
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