Jackman hosts sled dog races for the racing competition circuit several times during the winter months.
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Jackman hosts sled dog races for the racing competition circuit several times during the winter months.
Contact Us
Jackman Sled Dog Club
A Division of Jackman Regional Community Association
P.0. Box 784, Jackman, Maine 04945
Come Join the Jackman sled dog club as it hosts the Moose River Run and the Northeast Championship sled dog races. Snow arrives early here in Jackman and doesn’t leave until the flowers are blooming everywhere else, so it’s easy to provide some great trail conditions!
Our trails are wide and well groomed with well-marked hills and corners. We provide loop trails for all classes, and there is plenty of space to park for racers and spectators.
Dog teams from all over the US come to Jackman to participate, pulling everything from traditional wooden sleds to titanium sleds to skiers; a sport known as skijoring.
This is a family oriented sport with all ages from the young to the once young racing and working together with the dogs.
To fund these races, the local chapter holds a dinner and auction in December. Please contact the Jackman Sled Dog Club if you would like to become a sponsor, donate auction items, volunteer to help at the race, or attend the dinner and auction
Our trails are wide and well groomed with well-marked hills and corners. We provide loop trails for all classes, and there is plenty of space to park for racers and spectators.
Dog teams from all over the US come to Jackman to participate, pulling everything from traditional wooden sleds to titanium sleds to skiers; a sport known as skijoring.
This is a family oriented sport with all ages from the young to the once young racing and working together with the dogs.
To fund these races, the local chapter holds a dinner and auction in December. Please contact the Jackman Sled Dog Club if you would like to become a sponsor, donate auction items, volunteer to help at the race, or attend the dinner and auction
EVENTS for 2008 SEASON
Annual Dinner and Auction
Date: December 8, 2007
Time: Dinner will be at 6PM and the Auction will begin at 7PM
Place: Border Riders Sportsman Club
Tickets are available in advance for $12.00 per person from club members or
Come enjoy a wonderful Buffet including roast pork, cranberry chutney, potatoes, veggies and more. Beer and wine will be available. Then after dinner, sit back and bid on some of the great local artisans handmade crafts along with many donated items. This event is always a great time!
RACES
Moose River Run Sled Dog Race
Part of the Open Pro Tour
A Jackman Sled Dog Club Sprint Race featuring the Open Pro Tour with classes from 4 dogs to unlimited.
Northeast Championships Sled Dog Race
Hosted by the JSDC for Down East Sled Dog Club
A Three day Down East Sled Dog Club Sprint Race hosted by the Jackman sled dog Club featuring One and two dog Skijor, 4 dog and 6 dog pro, 4, 6, and 8 dog sportsman, 2-3 dog Junior, 1 Dog Junior and Open.
Jean Boissonneault from Quebec driving his team around our race course.
More Race Day Information
| LOCATION | All of these events will be held at the Border Riders Sportsman’s Club located on Route 201 just North of Jackman, Maine. The clubhouse provides a great place to warm up and rest in between or during the races. |
| GOOD FOOD | Available at the clubhouse each day from 7:30 am thru the last class. We will have soups, hamburgers, homemade goodies plus hot coffee and cocoa. |
| PARKING | There is plenty of parking for everyone at the clubhouse. The area closest to the starting line is for the racers and spectators can park nearer to the clubhouse. |
| SPECTATORS | These dogs and their mushers are amazing to watch especially for the non-racer. Although, unless you are working with the members on the trails, it is not easy to see all of the action. Part of the fun and excitement though, is to watch the drivers (mushers) hook up their dogs, get them to the start line, and see them take off PLUS return to the finish line. You can feel the energy of the dogs and the mushers as everyone cheers them in. There are areas you can drive to to see parts of the course so please be sure to contact the club secretary for directions. Most of the races take 20 minutes to round the course with the exception of the Open class who take about 40 minutes. |
| SPECIAL FUN RACES | Held right at Border Riders Clubhouse so this gives the spectator another option. The kid's one dog event is a short loop around the track with youngsters learning the art of handling the sled and the dog. The parents and handlers are always close by. Another great race to watch is the Yukon race. The drivers show their capability and speed of harnessing and handling dogs. All the mushers at these races are happy to chat with folks when not taking care of their dogs. |
Open teams vie for position out on the course. Last years 13.5-mile course took these open teams about 45 minutes to complete. Jackman is a picturesque area that offers many wonderful views and interesting terrain. The trails are mainly logging roads with rolling hills and moderate curves. There is one bridge on the course that gets crossed both on the way out and on the return home. The bridge is about 14 feet wide and 30+ feet long. Much work has been done to make this a safe and exciting course. This year many of the tightest corners have been removed to add to the quality of the course, as well as adding a new loop trail for the open class.
Jackman Sled Dog Club representatives
President-Joe Fountaine
Vice President-Jack Bell
Secretary- Beth Olsen
The Jackman Sled Dog Club is a division of the Jackman Region Community Association.
If you are interested in information about the club or would like to become a member of the Jackman Sled dog Club, please e-mail the Club Secretary or send mail to 727 Main St. Moose River, ME 04945.
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