Kearney Dog Sled Races Race Routes
Kearney is unique in that races start and finish on Main Street, thereby turning dog sled racing into a spectators sport. Also Kearney’s races are noted for being very challenging as well as very scenic.
Most challenging about Kearney’s races are the many hills, both up and down, as other races are often run on golf courses, through open fields or on unused rail beds.
Kearney Dog Sled Race has a purse of $11,000.
- 10 Dog Stage Race – $ 5,000
- 6 Dog Sprint Race – $ 2,800
- 4 Dog Sprint Race – $ 2,400
- Ski-joring Race – $ 800
This Years Race Routes are:
10 Dog Stage Race
The 10 Dog Stage Race is a very challenging, 35 mile course. This race starts on Main Street in downtown Kearney, and enters the forest before following the snowmobile trail. It then runs on unused ATV and logging trails before returning to the snowmobile trail and finishing on Main Street. (more)
4 Dog Sprint & Ski-joring Races
Similar to the start of the 6 Dog Sprint, the 4 Dog Sprint Race and Ski-joring Race also start on Main Street in Kearney, and then moves into a forested trail, however it is a different course with fewer hills than the longer sprint.
6 Dog Sprint Race
The 6 Dog Sprint Race starts on Main Street in downtown Kearney and loops to finish on Main Street as well, but without requiring the teams to meet head-on with any teams coming back in the opposite direction. Along with the portion of the route in town, the course runs through the forest with many hills, both up and down. This is a very scenic and challenging route, so we ensure there are sufficient volunteers to maintain safety for the mushers and their teams at all crucial junctions (i.e., snowmobile trail or road crossings). (more)
Kid & Mutt Race
Always fun for those who participate, both for the kids and the mutts. This fun race always gets great response from the crowd as they cheer on the participants to try their best and cross the finish line. (more)
Race Route News
Online Payment Option
Online Payment Option for Musher Registration Question & Answer Like other mushers before her we also asked Louise to share a little bit about her story and why she has entered the Kearney Dog Sled Races, here’s what she had to share. Louise has entered the 1 dog Ski-joring event at this…
10 Dog Stage Race Course
The 10 Dog Stage Race Course has now been finalized
Sprint Race Registration – Raven’s Adventures
Today’s feature musher is Gail from Ravens Adventures. Gail travels from the Cochrane, Ontario area to attend the Kearney Dog Sled Races and enter the Sprint Race. Above photo is Kearney 2013, photo by Hughes Photography Question & Answer How many years have you been running dogs? Ten plus years Tell us about your…
