Sled dog racing takes part in many countries around the world.
Probably the most well known race is the Iditarod. The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is run to commemorate the historic serum run. The race begins in Anchorage, Alaska, during the first weekend in March. From the first 20 day run in 1973, the times have fallen to under 10 days. After the first musher reaches the burl arch in Nome, mushers continue to flow in both day and night for a week and a half.
More on the Iditarod.
The 1,000 mile Yukon Quest™ is a unique cross border sled dog race, running between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska. The race highlights the special relationships that exists between mushers and their dogs. A true distance race, mushers cannot replace sleds during the race and cannot have stoves and equipment flown into any of the checkpoints. With distances between checkpoints sometimes over 200 miles, they must carry many of their supplies with them. The race takes place in the coldest month of the year, February.
Many other races are held throughout the US and Canada as well as worldwide.
For complete races dates and schedules visit Sled Dog Central for race schedules.
