Greater Michigan Open

Good Luck!

Both 2026 auctions have now concluded. Thank you to all the breeders who sent birds and to the handlers who purchased birds. A total of 77 birds were part of the auction. Breeders may consult this spreadsheet to find out who purchased and will be flying their birds.

Between auctioned birds and band sales to local combine breeder/fliers, the GMOC Race raised $6,144 in total, which means the first place bird will earn a purse of $1,228.80. The GMOC Race will be flown on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The release will be from Sheperdsville, Kentucky. The birds will return from a distance of between 300-400 miles to their home lofts. Winners will be determined by the speed of the return measured in yards-per-minute.