2025 CopperPull

2025 CopperPull is complete! Come back next year when TCDPS invades the Upper Peninsula!

Looking for photos from 2025? Check out this amazing gallery here!

  • Location: Thanks to last year’s success, the CopperPull will have a separate chute to prevent interference with returning CopperDog teams. Find us on Portland street between 4th and 5th street.
  • This will be an outdoor SNOW pull utilizing a chute created in conjunction with the snow road during the CopperDog Race. Dress appropriately and anticipate unexpected conditions. There are two pulls on Saturday and one pull on Sunday.
  • Please confirm times prior to matches as start times will be based on race start times and may change due to weather.
  • Saturday AM Pull: Weigh in and same day registration from 9 AM to 9:45 AM. Handlers meeting at 9:45 AM. Pull starts at 10 AM.
  • Saturday Night Pull: Weigh in and registration from 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Handlers meeting at 5:30 PM. Pull starts at 5:45 PM.
  • Sunday AM Pull: Weigh in and registration from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Handlers meeting at 9:00 AM. Match starts at 9:15 AM. Due to new location, Sunday’s match no longer has a time limit. Match will progress until final pull.
  • Only dogs participating in the CopperPull are permitted to attend. Otherwise, dogs or pets of any kind are not allowed at the CopperPull or CopperDog race locations, trailside or otherwise.
  • Fees: 25/dog/match or $60 for all three matches, $10/dog/match for novice pulls and Jr handlers (kids under 18!)
  • Awards: Most Weight Pulled, Most Weight Pulled Per Body Pound, Turtle Award (Slowest Successful Pull), Trophies for MWP and MWPPBP overall as well as for Junior Handlers
  • Win dog food and other prizes!
  • Head Judge: Chris Kivi, Additional judges: Stephanie See, Morgan Cain, Kari Kreiner
  • Contact Person: Chris Kivi, yoopertracks@gmail.com
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All events follow W3PO rules.

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