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Northland 300Special Olympics, Minnesota
We are so much more than Snowmobiling
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The Northland 300 is a 300 mile, 3-day, charity snowmobile ride, made up of volunteer participants who raise funds to support Special Olympics Minnesota. The Northland 300 is never cancelled. The Northland 300 is all about people, snowmobilers, the charity, the towns and the combination therof. The Northland 300 was built on friendships and the friendships continue to grow each year. Friendships and comaraderie of the riders and the folks we meet at our checkpoints in the towns along the way.
The Northland 300 event is planned by and all volunteer Board of Directors for volunteer snowmobile enthusiasts. The Northland 300 is made possible by its Sponsors and Partners so that all funds go directly to support Special Olympics Minnesota. Rider donations are achieved through sponsorships, raffle ticket sales, company and general donations. Activities to raise funds include Road Rallies, golf outings plus other Special Events.
NORTHLAND 300 is still on!!!! Sign up today. See registration attachment below.
Letter from the Director of Development & the Northland - Kathy Karkula:
Hi to all Northland 300 Alumni!
I hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well. For what this Pandemic has put us all through, I can honestly say that your Northland 300 Board has been persistent in meeting so that we can still offer you a safe and yet new experience in 2021. (JANUARY 20-24, 2021). I will go back to the closing of our 2020 Northland 300 with the slogan “NEVER GIVE UP!” This is going to be our tag line for 2021.
As of this date, and things may change, we will be working in compliance with all rules to ensure your safety and ask for your respect and cooperation in the following:
· We will be practicing the social distancing rule of 6’.
· We ask that when in groups or entering places of business, you remain masked.
· It breaks my heart to say we are not allowed to hug.
Be sure to check the Northland website often for updates (www.northland300.org) often.
If you are not registered and plan to attend, I would register now so that we can guarantee your safety. Registration is $20.00. The First Driver/Support Meeting is still set for Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 at Jimmy’s. If you would like a private room, there will be an up charge of $200.00 for all 4 nights. We can only guarantee you this up until the night of the First Driver’s Meeting.
Your safety will remain our priority as it always has but now more than ever. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at +1 (612) 840-9660 or karkulak300@outlook.com.
So with this, I leave you with our 2021 tag line, NEVER GIVE UP!
Friendship always,
Kathy Karkula
Development Director
Special Olympics Minnesota
Hi to all Northland 300 Alumni!
I hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well. For what this Pandemic has put us all through, I can honestly say that your Northland 300 Board has been persistent in meeting so that we can still offer you a safe and yet new experience in 2021. (JANUARY 20-24, 2021). I will go back to the closing of our 2020 Northland 300 with the slogan “NEVER GIVE UP!” This is going to be our tag line for 2021.
As of this date, and things may change, we will be working in compliance with all rules to ensure your safety and ask for your respect and cooperation in the following:
· We will be practicing the social distancing rule of 6’.
· We ask that when in groups or entering places of business, you remain masked.
· It breaks my heart to say we are not allowed to hug.
Be sure to check the Northland website often for updates (www.northland300.org) often.
If you are not registered and plan to attend, I would register now so that we can guarantee your safety. Registration is $20.00. The First Driver/Support Meeting is still set for Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 at Jimmy’s. If you would like a private room, there will be an up charge of $200.00 for all 4 nights. We can only guarantee you this up until the night of the First Driver’s Meeting.
Your safety will remain our priority as it always has but now more than ever. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at +1 (612) 840-9660 or karkulak300@outlook.com.
So with this, I leave you with our 2021 tag line, NEVER GIVE UP!
Friendship always,
Kathy Karkula
Development Director
Special Olympics Minnesota
Special Announcements:
Announcement - 2021 Northland 300 will be hosted at Chase at the Lake in Walker, MN
Announcement - due to COVID-19, all registrations will be $20 till further notice. Get your registration in.. See registration below....
Announcement - Blainbrook Golf Tournament is postponed. We will be doing a Stimulus Golf Tournament once Blainbrook opens and it will be at Blainbrook in Fall of 2020.... Stay tuned for further details.
Announcement - If any of your sponsors are in for 2021 ride, please let Kathy Karkula know ASAP. Thanks
Announcement - due to COVID-19, all registrations will be $20 till further notice. Get your registration in.. See registration below....
Announcement - Blainbrook Golf Tournament is postponed. We will be doing a Stimulus Golf Tournament once Blainbrook opens and it will be at Blainbrook in Fall of 2020.... Stay tuned for further details.
Announcement - If any of your sponsors are in for 2021 ride, please let Kathy Karkula know ASAP. Thanks
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MILESTONE!!!!!!
The Northland 300 has raised over $5 Million for Special Olympics Minnesota in all 32 years of fund raising.... Thank you for making us a $5Million dollar charitable ride.
NEW Accumulative Total for all 32 years is $5,076,411.00
The Northland 300 has raised over $5 Million for Special Olympics Minnesota in all 32 years of fund raising.... Thank you for making us a $5Million dollar charitable ride.
NEW Accumulative Total for all 32 years is $5,076,411.00
OMT Snowmobile Ride
Thanks for all that showed their support for this awesome event.
Thanks for all that showed their support for this awesome event.
32nd Northland 300 Pictures (all taken by our participants)......
Please check out our 'raffle winners & awards' page for 2020 winners.
2020 Raffle Prize Winners:
Safety Training Highlights:
Key Points of Safety/Trail Training was held on December 1, 2019
- Communication is key to a successful team
- Lead Drivers - your tail gunner is your right hand person
- Everyone is responsible for their actions
- Snowmobile Code of Ethics are what we stand by
- Safety is key to a successful Northland 300
- CPR refresher was given as a video
- The Northland 300 put together a 'Safety' backpack
- Each backpack has items in which to use while on the trail 'if' something happens
- Each team will get 1 backpack to be rotated to wear between all members
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING
- Keep an eye on each other
- COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION
- For more information, please contact Mike Richards (Trailmaster), Dave Gerlach (Assistant Trailmaster) or Casey or Helonna Heller (Support Captians).
POLE POSITIONS WILL BE PICKED AT OUR FIRST DRIVERS MEETING. Stay Tuned...