Kearney Dog Sled Races Musher Registration
2025 ENTRY CAP REACHED!
ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS FOR 2025 WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST
We are proud to offer a number of musher registration options to our competitors. Scroll down for links at the bottom of the page for registration and rules.
Mushers can register in advance by mail, or online. Registration closes for 8 Dog Teams as of January 17th, 2025. All other registrations close on Friday before the race at 8PM SHARP at the Kearney Legion building. Registration fees are below.
We LOVE to support our mushers. ALL racers will receive 1 free meal ticket per musher for the Sunday evening Banquet dinner at our Closing Ceremonies. The evening banquet is being provided by DJ’s Bar and Grill inside of the Kearney Legion. There is a small fee for handlers and spectators to join us for dinner.
The Featured Races
Proudly Sponsored by Inukshuk Professional Dog Food
8 Dog Sled (SP8 IFSS Accredited)
Sponsored by Algonquin West ATV Club!
After many attempts to revive our longer mid-distance class for the 8 dog we have settled on a section of trail approximately 9 miles long. This class will be divided into RNB and Open classes and we are pleased to be able to offer a purse to both divisions. Through an extension of trails through the rugged landscape of Almaguin highlands, the trail will follow the traditional route of the 6 dog class before cutting off into its own section of trails. There will be hills and winding turns to navigate. There will also be a section of head on passing. The trail will test racers and teams training and skills.
- Race Route Map
- Purse TBD
- Open Class - Payout to 10th Place
- RNB Class - Payout to 7th Place
6 Dog Sprint Race (SP6 IFSS Accredited)
Sponsored by Fetterley's Garage/Gas & Convenience!
The 6 Dog Sprint Race is divided into RNB and Open classes. There is an added section off of our 4 mile trail that twists and turns through an area that was formerly our finish line. Mushers who have joined us previous years enjoy that the dreaded "loop" has been eliminated and there is no head on passing. Terrain is complex throughout the course. There are winding turns through trees sections, and open beautiful landscapes to let the dogs open up their speed.
Any Junior musher registrations must be approved in advance by the Race Marshall.
- Race Route Map
- Purse TBD
- Open Class - Payout to 10th Place
- RNB Class - Payout to 7th Place
4 Dog Sprint Race (SP4 IFSS Accredited)
The 4 Dog Sprint Race is divided into RNB and Open classes. This race is run through various areas of beauty in the Almaguin Highlands terrain. Mushers will enjoy complex turns through treed and open sections of trail. There are areas to let the dogs fly as the course runs through portions of a golf course.
Any Junior musher registrations must be approved in advance by the Race Marshall.
- Race Route Map
- Purse TBD
- Open Class - Payout to 10th Place
- RNB Class - Payout to 7th Place
Ski-joring Race (SW1 and SM1 IFSS Accredited)
The 1 dog and 2 dog skijoring races are 4 miles of fun following along our 4 dog sled trail. This course does have challenging hills and some narrow sections. Skiers will need to be mindful when skating through treed sections with complex turns.
Any Junior musher registrations must be approved in advance by the Race Marshall.
- Race Route Map
- Purse TBD
- 2-Dog Ski - Payout to 7th Place
- 1-Dog Ski - Payout to 7th Place
I-Kid-Arod
Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 276!
Always fun for those who participate; both for the kids and the mutts. This fun race always gets great responses from the crowd as they cheer on the participants to try their best and cross the finish line.
The Kiddos will run with their dogs for approximately 100 meters down the starting line in a mad dash to be the fastest team. There will be amply support surrounding the course and plenty of opportunities for photo-ops. We encourage all kiddos with a dog, a harness, a sled, and a really fast adult to catch them at the end to enter!
There is NO entry cap for the I-Kid-arod kids!
- Race Route Map
- Trophies & Medallions
- Entry Fee $5
- Waiver and Registration
The Greg Alexanian Memorial 2 Dog Sled Race
The Kearney Dog Sled Races Committee introduced our Greg Alexanian Memorial 2 Dog 2 Mile Race in honour of Greg; a committee member who left this world too soon. Greg had a huge heart and so much ambition to make this event one to remember. In the spirit of his drive to grow the sport and this event, we feel this race class exemplifies Greg's spirit to keep the sport growing. Greg will be forever sorely missed by this Committee, and by the Community as a whole.
The 2 Dog Sled Sportsman Class is open for Junior Mushers between the ages of 14-18 with parental approval. Mushers under 14 are subject to additional specific approval by our Race Marshal but may be permitted. Please contact the race committee when registering a junior musher.
The race is divided between Open pro, RNB pro, and Sportsman. Juniors younger than 14 are automatically put into the novice division.
Open Pro or RNB Pro category requires a proper racing sled. The sled must have a brake, snow hook, drag mat, dog bag, brush bow. There are no Kicksleds allowed in Pro. Sportsman class, you CAN use a Kicksled but it must have a brush bow on the front, a break, and snow hook for safety. The break must be a claw style break and not a drag mat.
- Race Route Map
- Purse TBD
- Open Class - Payout to 10th Place
- RNB Class - Payout to 7th Place
- Novice - Awards
Race Payout Information
Please be sure to read and understand all of the rules for the races in advance and have questions prepared for your race meeting.
| Race Category | Purse Payout |
Entry Fee |
| 8 Dog Mid-Distance Race - Open & RNB | $TBD | $85 |
| 6 Dog Sprint Race - Open & RNB | $ | $75 |
| 4 Dog Sprint Race - Open & RNB | $ | $65 |
| 1 Dog Skijoring | $ | $35 |
| 2 Dog Skijoring | $ | $35 |
| 2 Dog 2 Mile Sprint Race - Open, RNB, Novice | $ | $35 |
| I-Kid-arod | Ribbons | $5 |
Full breakdown of 2024 cash and prizes found here.
