February 2019
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Sled Dog Race 2019
This race has been cancelled due to warm temperatures and rain.Race Details New 4-dog turnaroundWe will be offering the following classes: One & two-dog skijor ($35), 4-dog ($35), 6-dog ($35), 8-dog ($40), unlimited ($40), and three-dog junior ($10). Distances: 11 miles for the unlimited and 8-dog classes; 7 miles for 6-dog and skijor classes; 3 miles for 4-dog and 3-dog junior classes.Class order: 1-dog skijor, 2-dog skijor, 4-dog, 3-dog junior, 6-dog, unlimited, 8-dog.Trail: The course will be an out-and-back course with head-on passing. The…
Find out more »March 2019
Tamworth Sled & Skijor Race 2019
The RaceThe Tamworth race is one of the longest running sprint races in the world (races have been held here since the 1930s!). It is also one of the most scenic, with competitors racing across Lake Chocorua and below Mt. Chocorua. Race DetailsWe will be offering the following classes: One & two-dog skijor (4 miles), 4-dog (4 miles), 6-dog (5 miles), 8-dog (6 miles), unlimited (10 miles), three-dog junior (4 miles), one-dog junior, and a recreational course (2.5 miles). This…
Find out more »November 2019
2019 Ethan Howard Memorial Rig Race
Our 2019 dryland race will be held November 9th and 10th in Auburn, New Hampshire. Registration is now closed.Trail update: We will be using both the 2.2-mile and 3-mile loop trails. There will be no logging activity/equipment at the site this year. Some segments of the trails have been patched with rocks (approximately 1-inch crushed stone). We will update this page with photos of these segments.Canicross changes. Canicross will run both Saturday and Sunday for those who want to compete in…
Find out more »February 2020
Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Sled Dog Race 2020
Registration is closed. Schedule Drivers' meeting at 8 am Skijor at 9 am 6-dog sled at 10 am 8-dog sled at 11 am Open and lunch break at noon 4-dog sled at 1:30 pm 3-dog junior at 2:15 pm Recreational at 2:30 Race Details 4-dog turnaround We will be offering the following classes: One & two-dog skijor ($35), 4-dog ($35), 6-dog ($35), 8-dog ($40), unlimited ($40), and three-dog junior ($10). Distances: 11 miles for the unlimited and 8-dog classes; 7…
Find out more »Tamworth Sled & Skijor Race 2020
This race has been cancelled The RaceThe Tamworth race is one of the longest running sprint races in the world (races have been held here since the 1930s!). It is also one of the most scenic, with competitors racing across Lake Chocorua and below Mt. Chocorua. Race DetailsWe will be offering the following classes: One & two-dog skijor (4 miles), 4-dog (4 miles), 6-dog (5 miles), 8-dog (6 miles), unlimited (10 miles), three-dog junior (4 miles), one-dog junior, and a…
Find out more »April 2021
2020 Ethan Howard Memorial Rig Race
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRINGWe are postponing the race until next Spring. COVID GuidelinesThe NESDC will insist that all persons (including competitors, handlers, race officials, and spectators) must wear a mask/face covering whenever they leave a 6-ft perimeter around their vehicle/dog truck. Refusal to abide by the this rule by competitors or their handlers may result in disqualification.Competitors who are actively racing are not required to wear a mask, though we encourage their use in the start and finishing chutes. Handlers are…
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