The main event will be a 50 mile race, run over 2 days; 25 miles
each day.
Skijoring will also be a 2 day event - 2 days of 8 kilometres (5 miles) each day
Kid & Mutt races will still be offered on Sunday afternoon
Canteen and souvenirs will be available in the starting areas.
The purse has grown to $6000+
SCHEDULE:
Friday, February 18
7:00 to 8:00 PM
Registration begins at Newboro Community Hall
Saturday, February 19
7:30 AM
Breakfast begins at Newboro Community Hall
Everyone welcome!
7:30 AM
Registration at Newboro Lock Station (main trailer)
9:30 AM
Musher and skijor meeting at Newboro Lock Station (in front of main trailer)
10:00 AM
First half of the 50-Mile Sled Dog Race begins, Newboro Lock Station
11:00 AM
First half of the 10-Mile Skijoring Race begins, Newboro Lock Station
5:00 PM
Evening dinner at Newboro Community Hall
Everyone welcome!
Sunday, February 20
6:30 AM
Breakfast begins at Newboro Community Hall
Everyone welcome!
8:30 AM
Musher and skijor meeting at Newboro Lock Station
(in front of main trailer)
9:00 AM
Second half of the 50-Mile Sled Dog Race begins, Newboro Lock Station
10:00 AM
Second half of the 10-Mile Skijoring Race begins, Newboro Lock Station
1:00 PM
Kid’n’Mutt Race begins, Newboro Lock Station
3:00 PM
Award presentation for 50-Mile Sled Dog Race, 10-Mile Skijoring Race,
and Kid’n’Mutt Race, plus Button Draws at Newboro Community Hall
Note: All times are subject to change depending upon current weather conditions. For up-to-date information please listen to Lake 88 radio at 88.1 on your FM dial.
Vantage Points:
Start & Finish Line at the Newboro Lock Station – Spectators will be kept up-to-date with
an electronic race board identifying when the first team reaches each check point, and
when the last team leaves that check point. Canteen, souvenirs, race information, and other
winter activities for the young at heart will take place (skating, Frisbee golf, broomball to
name some activities). Public washrooms are located at the Newboro Lock Station. Parking
only for the race competitors will be made available at the Newboro Lock Station.
Crosby Road & Leggett Bridge is another section where the dog sled race can be viewed.
Cheering is definitely encouraged! The dogs will appreciate your enthusiasm!
Public Parking
Parking is NOT available along Lock Road. Spectators are encouraged to park at the Newboro Ball Diamond (look for signs) and be shuttled to the starting gate via wagon rides. Street parking is also available throughout the Village of Newboro. Only race teams and handicapped parking is permitted along Lock Road.
Questions?
All our volunteers can be identified by their bright orange toque! Please don’t hesitate to
approach any of them should you require any help or have any questions.
2011 Rideau Lakes Cup Postcard
View or download a PDF of a postcard showing a map and schedules for the 2011 Rideau Lakes Cup
