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14 Feb

Sign up for the Chatanika Challenge 2007

The deadline for registering for the race is March 1, 2007, any registrations postmarked after March 1, 2007, will be assessed a $25 late fee. Late registrations will be accepted until March 8, 2007 at the Mandatory Musher Meeting at Two Rivers Lodge, starting at 7pm.

Info about the race is here.

10 Dec

Solstice 100 canceled

It should come as no surprise to anyone that the Solstice 100 has been canceled due to a lack of snow.

The next scheduled event is the Hamburger Run on January 27th.

29 Nov

Tune-Up Cancelled :(

Due to lack of snow…the tune up has been cancelled.

02 Nov

Chatanika Challenge

  • Race Day: March 9, 2007
  • Download the ADULT Race Package [.pdf] [.html];
  • Race Location: Chatanika Lodge, Chatanika, Alaska
  • Race Managers : TRDMA Board of Directors - 2007
  • Classes:
    • Adult – 8-12-dog/100-mile
    • Adult – 8-12-dog/200-mile
  • Fees:
    • 200-mile $250 members, $260 non-members
    • 100-mile $125 members, $135 non-members
  • Registration Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2007
  • Race Late Registration: March 8, 2007, $25 late fee applies
  • Registration Maximums:
    • 200-mile – 40 teams
    • 100-mile – 20 teams
  • Mandatory Drivers Meeting: March 8, 2007, Two Rivers Lodge, starting at 7pm.
  • Vet Check: March 9, 2007, 9 am
  • Gear Check: March 9, 2007, 9 am
  • Race Start : March 9, 2007, noon
  • Checkpoints:
    • Dog drop at Two Rivers School trailhead, about 50 miles from the start.
    • Pleasant Valley Store: 97 miles from the race start. The finish for the 100-mile race.
    • Angel Creek: About 150 miles from the race start.
  • Qualifications: All drivers must be members in good standing with the TRDMA. Drivers must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the race. No one convicted of animal abuse or neglect will be eligible to enter the race. TRDMA may honor censure by any other sled dog racing organization.
  • Race cancellation:
    • Temperature: Below -44 degrees Fahrenheit at 10:00AM at Chatanika Lodge on race day.
    • Conditions: Announcement of cancellation by March 2, 2007 in case of low-snow conditions.

NOTE: This is only a summary of race related information. Mushers are expected to read, understand, and follow the rules for the races in which they are entered.

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