Welcome 

to the

Northland 300

The Northland 300 event is planned by an 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 and a 5K Run/Walk.

 

For additional details and information, contact:

 

Kathy Karkula

Volunteer Event Director

612-604-1272

karkulak@somn.org

 

Lisa Hagens

Volunteer Marketing Director

Volunteer Web Site Administrator

lisahagens11@msn.com

 

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Visit the Registration Page or click on the 2009 Northland 300 brochure for additional information and registration form.  

 

 

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"OLD INTO GOLD"

 

Don't Forget to turn in your Old Cell Phone or collect phones from others to turn in.  Phones can be turned in at any Northland 300 event or meeting or even up on the ride.  The rider turning in the most phones will receive an award for their efforts in addition to helping support Special Olympics Minnesota.  Click on the "Old Into Gold" flyer for details or contact Lisa Hagens at 612-604-1260 or hagensl@somn.org.

 

Blainbrook Golf Tournament

Gold Medal River Run Photos

coming soon...

2009 Northland 300 Photos by Bruce Mosher can be viewed at www.exposuresbymoshers.com.  Prints are available for purchase and a keepsake slide show will be available soon... 

The Northland 300 Board of Directors have begun planning of the 2010 Northland 300.  Dates for the ride are January 20-24, 2010.

Please welcome three new Northland 300 Board of Directors members... Laura David, Kris Possehl and Jason Reinsch...  They will be helping in planning an exciting and successful 2010 Northland 300 event as well as other events throughout the year.

The Northland 300 is proud and excited to to announce its 2010

Sponsors and Partners.  Please welcome...

SPONSORS

Grand Ely Lodge

Hitching Post

IBEW

Jimmy's Food & Drink

Jude Vending

Pro Paint

PSA Charities

Riteway Forms and Mfg

Superior Shores Resort

Ultimate Mechanical Services LLC

Vorel Sod

Wal-Mart

PARTNERS

DeEtte Leckner

Discount Tires - Stillwater

Liberty Mutual

MSPN

SMW Entertainment

Tech Toads

Tire Proz

To learn more about our Sponsors and Partners or how you and/or your business can get involved, click on the Sponsors/Partners page.

...The Trail Never Ends...

Northland 300 Participants Make History on 21st Annual Snowmobile Ride...  Special Olympics Athlete Steven Eull and Coach Jason Reinsch participated in their first ever Northland 300 on January 21-25, 2009 making history for the Northland 300 and Special Olympics Minnesota.

Thursday morning, January 22^nd, kicked off the event with an Opening Ceremony, where athlete Steven Eull from the Special Olympics Minnesota team the “Flames” (White Bear Lake) walked with Laurie Mallory, Special Olympics Minnesota athlete from “Lake County Special Olympics” (Two Harbors) carrying the torch and passing it to Steven who lit the Special Olympics cauldron, the “Flame of Hope.”  Guests who wished Northland 300 riders well were Two Harbors American Legion Color Guard, newly elected Mayor Randy Bolen (Two Harbors) and Darrin Young, General Manager, Superior Shores Resort & Conference Center.  The National Anthem was sung by Anna Sells, a Senior of Two Harbors High School.

Eighty nine snowmobile riders and support team members began their journey at 8:30 a.m. destination Grand Ely Lodge, Ely, MN.  Steven and Jason rode on the “Voyageur” team with Marc Williams (team leader) who is a 21 year participant of the Northland 300.  Upon completion of 150+ miles, the team arrived in Ely at 5:45 p.m.  Athlete Steven Eull commented, “it is really a fun ride” and was very excited to ride 150+ miles the first day of the journey.

Friday, January 23^rd, the “free day,” participants rode trails around the Ely area, relaxed, and later that evening attended a “70’s Party” hosted by Grand Ely Lodge with a DJ, food and prizes.  Costumes were terrific and a fun time was had by all.

Saturday, January 24^th, with temperatures at -18 and windchill of -37 didn’t stop Northland 300 participants from continuing their journey back to Two Harbors.  Northland 300 riders were concerned for Steven as a passenger and braving the cold.  Steven’s concern was that he wanted to finish the ride and let the deciding parties know that he “didn’t mind the cold.  He was a tough cookie.”  Riders returned to Superior Shores Lodge commenting on the great trail conditions thanks to local groomers for their efforts.

Steven and Jason arrived at Superior Shores Lodge in Two Harbors at 2:45pm making history of the event.  When asked of Steven “how was it?”  Steven responded, “Everything is totally great!  I really love being a part of the event!”  When asking Steven, “Are you going to do it again?”  Steven exclaimed, “Yes, Of Course!”

Participants attended the Banquet and Awards Ceremony Saturday evening where it was announced that 2009 Northland 300 participants raised $204,974.21 ($140,275.35 Cash + $64,698.86 In-Kind).  This set another fundraising record for the Northland 300 of over $3 Million for Special Olympics Minnesota in 21 years.

A special “Finish Line” checkered flag and a banner signed by all participants and Northland 300 friends were presented to Special Olympics Athlete Steven Eull and Coach Jason Reinsch.

Upon completion of the 21^st Annual Northland 300, Steven’s Coach Jason informed the Northland 300 of the many moments of joy that he and Steven had participating in the event.  The most important one was at a stop just before coming into the finish where Steven asked Jason, “Are you proud of me?”  Jason could hardly answer the question because of the impact of feelings this question posed.  He replied to Steven, “Of course I am buddy.”  This truly was a moment in history between athlete and coach and the pride of what the Northland 300 event means to all participating volunteers and their efforts.