Percy Skijor

Race Overview

  • Distance: 40 miles (64 km)
  • Trail: Down to the Chandindu River and back to Dawson City
  • Warm-up tent available at the turning point.

Race Details

  • Number of Dogs: Maximum four, minimum two.
  • Number of Teams: The race will be limited to a maximum of twenty teams (maximum two teams per kennel) based on sign-up order. Should the number of teams exceed twenty, a waitlist will be maintained. Waitlist teams have priority over late entries.
  • Start: 3:30 am, mass start.

Registration and Entry Fee

  • Entry Fee: $50. After February 15th, an extra $25.
  • Entry will not be guaranteed until the entry form is complete and the entry fee has been paid in full.
  • With the approval of the Race Marshall, mushers may be substituted up to and including the start of the mushers’ meeting.
  • Withdrawal Policy: If a participant wishes to withdraw from the race after entry is confirmed and before the event, no refunds will be issued.

Prizes

Sponsor prizes will be awarded.

Race Rules

  1. Mandatory Pre-Race Vet Check: To be confirmed.
  2. Mandatory Mushers' Meeting:
    • The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM at the Dawson Checkpoint, located at the Dawson City Visitor Centre (corner of Front Street and King Street).
  3. Staging Area:
    • Located at the ice bridge on town side.
    • All teams must be in the designated staging spot no later than 3:00 PM.
    • Teams unable to start within 30 minutes of their designated time will be disqualified.
  4. Race Start:
    • Mass start at 3:30 PM
  5. Handlers:
    • Handlers are allowed to assist at the start.
  6. Number of Dogs:
    • Minimum: one or two, Maximum: four dogs.
    • No loose leaders are permitted.
    • Dogs must remain in the skijorer’s control at all times.
    • No dog switching is allowed.
  7. Treatment of Dogs:
    • There shall be no cruel or inhumane treatment of dogs, as determined by Race Officials.
    • Mushers are solely responsible for dog care and feeding.
    • Any pre-existing dog health issues must be declared before the race. Failure to do so will result in penalties.
  8. Mandatory Gear: All skijorers must carry:
    • RACE BIB (to be worn at the start and finish)
    • Flashlight or headlamp
    • At least six booties per dog
    • Proof of current Parvovirus, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations for each dog
    • SPOT device (provided by race organization)

    Penalty: One hour per missing item added to the skijorer’s total running time. Missing essential items will prevent race start.

  9. Trail Clearing and Passing:
    • Slower teams must yield to faster ones.
    • A musher being passed must control their dogs to allow for a clean pass and cannot repass for at least five minutes.
  10. Littering:
    • No littering on the trail or at checkpoints.
    • Handlers must clean up after teams in the staging area
  11. Warming Tent:
    • Available at Chandindu.
    • All gear, dogs, sleds, and skijorer must remain in the checkpoint area at all times.
  12. Sportsmanship:
    • Mushers must conduct themselves with civility and sportsmanship throughout the event.
  13. No Man's Land:
    • The last three miles to the finish line is designated as “No Man's Land.” Overtaking skijorers do not have the right to request trail in this section.
  14. Finish:
    • Official finish is determined when the front of the skis or dog crosses the finish line.
    • Gear checks will follow.
  15. Penalties:
    • Violations of rules will result in penalties as determined by Race Officials.