2012 RACE DETAILS

The main event will be a mid-distance, 25 mile, race with a 6-dog team run over 1 day.

The skijoring races will be split into novice and experience categories, and within those categories by a one dog or two dog team. Each race will be 4 miles

Canteen and souvenirs will be available in the starting areas.

The purse has grown to $6000+

Saturday, February 25, 2012
7:30 AM	Breakfast begins at Newboro Community Hall Everyone welcome!
7:30 AM	Registration begins in the Newboro Community Hall (dog teams must be registered by 8:15 am, skijoring participants by 11:00 am) see Registration Page
8:30 AM	Musher Meeting at the starting gate
9:30 AM	Mid-distance 6-dog race begins
11:00 AM	Skijoring participants meeting at the starting gate see Registration Page
noon	BBQ lunch available at the starting gate
1:00 PM	First of the skijoring races begin
3:00 PM	Award presentation at the Newboro Community Hall
4:00 PM	Dinner at Newboro Community Hall. Everyone welcome!

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:
The starting gate is located near the base of Bay Street (at Swallows Lane). Parking is encouraged at the ball diamond or on one side of near-by streets. Watch for signs. 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 will take place.

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.