The Northeast Championships is a fast paced and diversified event featuring everything from one dog skijoring, large sled teams, as well as on or three dog junior mushers.
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The Northeast Championships is a fast paced and diversified event featuring everything from one dog skijoring, large sled teams, as well as on or three dog junior mushers.
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Northeast Championships Sled Dog Race in Jackman Maine
Dates: March 7th, 8th and 9th
Sponsor: A Down East Sled Dog Club Race
Host: Jackman Sled Dog Club
Purse: $3000
Driver's Meeting: 8:30 am
Race start: 9:00am
3 dog junior - Loop 5.2 miles
Open - Loop 13.5 miles
1 dog skijor - Loop 7.2 miles
6 dog pro/ 6 & 8 dog sport - Loop 7.2 miles
2 dog Skijor - Loop 7.2 miles
Recreational 1 dog Skijor - 2.5 mile loop Saturday only
Yukon race - 2.5 miles Saturday only
(4 dogs, Drivers start at the line, run to their truck, harness and hook up dogs. First one back to finish is the winner. One handler allowed to line out dogs.)
Click here to Register for the Northeast Championships Sled Dog Race
Sponsor: A Down East Sled Dog Club Race
Host: Jackman Sled Dog Club
Purse: $3000
Race Schedule:
Registration: 8:00 amDriver's Meeting: 8:30 am
Race start: 9:00am
Race Divisions:
4 dog pro/sport - Loop 5.2 miles3 dog junior - Loop 5.2 miles
Open - Loop 13.5 miles
1 dog skijor - Loop 7.2 miles
6 dog pro/ 6 & 8 dog sport - Loop 7.2 miles
2 dog Skijor - Loop 7.2 miles
Recreational 1 dog Skijor - 2.5 mile loop Saturday only
Yukon race - 2.5 miles Saturday only
(4 dogs, Drivers start at the line, run to their truck, harness and hook up dogs. First one back to finish is the winner. One handler allowed to line out dogs.)
Click here to Register for the Northeast Championships Sled Dog Race
Just Want to Watch?
The Northeast Championships is usually the last race of the season for the Down East Sled Dog Club.
Many professional drivers come to this race with their dogs in the best condition of the season.
It is a fast paced and diversified event featuring everything from one dog skijoring to large sled
teams, as well as 3 dog junior and one dog junior mushers.
This three-day event is full of excitement and competition. It is great fun to watch and to be
involved in. Each race starts at the Border Riders Club House in Jackman, Maine, offering a great
place to warm, socialize and eat. Races run 4 to 14 miles, taking the 4 to 24 dogs and driver 16
to 45 minutes to complete. The race day begins at approximately 9 a.m. and ends around 4 p.m. This
event is a free for spectators. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the cold outdoors and
don't forget your camera!
Open Drivers, like this one, will enjoy a new loop course this year. Many changes have been made to the course including straightening some of the challenging corners.
It’s great to watch some of our youngest upcoming drivers running their two or three dogs.