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Canoers Prepare for Au Sable River Race

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Canoers are preparing for one of the biggest races of the year.

The Au Sable River Canoe Marathon has been a tradition for 65 years.

The marathon begins Saturday night at 9:00p.m. in Grayling and ends Sunday in Oscoda.

The race begins at the Old Au Sable Fly Shop. Canoers will paddle through the night until they reach the finish line at the Au Sable Inn.

The first canoes should be arriving at the finish line Sunday morning after 11:00 a.m.