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.

Special Announcements:

Event #1: Blainbrook Golf Tournament
Last year, because of Covid 19, we were unable to throw the Blainbrook Golf tournament. This year, WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!
Below is the flyer... Lets Raise Some $$$ for SPECIAL OLYMPICS MN
 PM Janel Vorel for details. Click on the Flyer Below.... 
Welcome 2021 Blainbrook Golf tournament Hole Sponsors:

Gold - Blaine Festival, Vorel Sod, Ultimate Mechanical LLC, Arby's (all 3 Blaine Locations), Blainbrook, Blainbrook Regulars, Lupulin Brewing, CorTrust Bank, Greg Schmidt, & Mike Karkula

Silver - Hidden Haven Golf Course, Padre's Sauce, Rich & Terri Karkula, Bumpy the Fishing Hobo Clown, Bniel Bowfishing Bow Holders, RG Realty Group - Realtor Tiffani Greener

Bronze - Bob Noxious & Kathy & Ashlea Karkula

This is going to be a GREAT tournament and we will raise loads of $$$$ for Special Olympics Minnesota....
Blainbrook brochure 2021 (PDF)
Event #2: Border Battle Golf Tournament
Contact Jim Reger 612-961-9696, Rick Tysk 651-491-5001 or Diane Reger 612-910-8583 with questions.... 
​Event #3: NL300 ATV Ride
NL300 ATV RIDE - benefitting SOMN
Stompin Grounds -Akeley, Mn
Saturday 09/25/21 details soon...
ATV Ride Registration Flyer (pdf)
Planning for the 2022 ride has begun... Chase on the Lake will host our event... 
Registration Special - $20 registration fee till 06/01/21... Contact Janel Vorel (janelvorel@hotmail.com) for more details. Click on the PDF below the picture to download registration form. 
2022 NL300 Flyer (pdf)

Thanks to all Participants, Sponsors and Volunteers for making the 2021 a different kind of year but we did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please check out our 'raffle winners & awards' page for 2021 winners. 
2021 Raffle ticket winners have been notified. 5065 tickets were sold
WINNERS OF 2021 NL300 RAFFLE TICKET
​1st Prize - $5,000 – Shaun McGuire, Edina, MN
2nd Prize - $1,000 Amazon Gift Card – Ashlea Karkula, Mpls, MN
3rd Prize – 2 Night’s Stay at Chase on the Lake + $100 Chase dollars – Janel Vorel, Ham Lake, MN
4th Prize - $500 Gift Card of Choice - Chuck Asperoth
5th Prize - $500 Gift Card of Choice -Greg Schmidt, Blaine, MN
6th Prize - $500 Gift Card of Choice – Ernie Schultz, River Falls, WI
7th Prize - $500 Gift Card of Choice – Justina Wittstock, Mpls, MN
8th Prize - $500 Gift Card of Choice, - Dawn Flores, Woodbury, MN
9 th Prize - $500 Gift Card of Choice – Bill David, Stillwater, MN **Redonated for 2022 NL Raffle
10th Prize - $500 StoreGift Card/ Discount Tire - Nancy Henrichs, Morris, MN
Congradulations to all of our winners..... 

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We want to thank each and everyone one that bought raffle tickets, donated, and worked with us in closing this event. It was hard but the Northland did it... We will come back stronger and better in 2022... Thanks to each and every one of you. We could NOT have done such an awesome job without you. 
Kathy Karkula has a new EMAIL ADDRESS  karkulak300@icloud.com
MILESTONE!!!!!!
The Northland 300 has raised over $5 Million for Special Olympics Minnesota in all 33 years of fund raising.... Thank you for making us a $5Million dollar charitable ride. 
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NEW Accumulative Total for all 33 years will be announced soon

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). 
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