Important dates
Race Rundate: Friday, March 7, 2025
Deadline to sign-up: March 1st 2025
Entry fee : (Price before the 15th of February / Price after)
- The Percy (150M) : 250 $ / 300 $
- Percy Junior (100M) : 100 $ / 150 $
- Percy Skijor (40M) : 50 $ / 75 $
Please sign-up by filling the form : Register now
Mandatory Mushers Meeting: Thursday, March 6th, 2025 @ 6pm at the Visitor Information Center, Front St, Dawson
Fundraiser Night – Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Diamond Tooth Gerties
- All mushers receive free entry!
Brunch Gathering – Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Open to all participants and volunteers! A great chance to celebrate and share stories from the trail.
Please note that proof of current Parvovirus and Distemper vaccinations and Rabies certificates is required.
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❄️ TRAIL UPDATE ❄️
✅ Trail to Fortymile is in! ⚠️ We're still working on 50M loop out of Fortymile, but it's shaping up.Stay tuned for updates! And big thanks to everyone helping make...
❄️ TRAIL UPDATE ❄️
✅ Trail to Fortymile is in! ⚠️ We're still working on 50M loop out of Fortymile, but it's shaping up.Stay tuned for updates! And big thanks to everyone helping make...
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🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Golden Nights is fueling our success by generously donating 1,500 liters of fuel to help us deliver the best race possible. Thank you for your incredible support!
🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
Golden Nights is fueling our success by generously donating 1,500 liters of fuel to help us deliver the best race possible. Thank you for your incredible support!
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🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
NVD/ Downtown Hotel/ Eldorado Hotel have generously donated hotel room rentals for race vets, special musher hotel rates (Downtown hotel) as well as gift certificates to be included in race...
🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟
NVD/ Downtown Hotel/ Eldorado Hotel have generously donated hotel room rentals for race vets, special musher hotel rates (Downtown hotel) as well as gift certificates to be included in race...

Honoring percy DeWolfe
The Percy
This year, the Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race is a 150-mile (241 km) dog sled race following the historic Yukon River mail route traveled by the legendary mail carrier Percy DeWolfe. The route heads to Fortymile, completes a loop, and returns to Dawson City.
Temperatures during the race can range from -40°C to +10°C. Depending on trail conditions, the leading teams typically complete the course in approximately 12 to 16 hours, excluding mandatory layover time.
This year, mushers are required to take mandatory layovers totaling 8 hours, which can be divided between checkpoints along the route.
A mandatory mushers' meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. the evening before the race. Attendance is required for all participants.
The race begins at 10:00 a.m., with mushers leaving the starting chute at staggered 2-minute intervals. The first time slot at 10:00 a.m. is reserved in memory of Percy DeWolfe, with the first competitor officially starting at 10:02 a.m. Staggered start times will be factored into the mandatory layover durations.

HONORING PERCY JR. DEWOLFE
The Percy Jr.
The Percy Junior is a 100-mile (160 km) race from Dawson City to Fortymile and back, following the historic Yukon River route. This two-day event challenges teams with a stunning and rugged course through the Yukon wilderness.
Teams will take a mandatory 6-hour layover at Fortymile before returning to Dawson the following day, ensuring rest for both mushers and their teams.
The race begins with a mass start at 3:00 p.m. on the ice bridge over the Yukon River, adding an exhilarating kickoff to this junior-level competition.

The Percy Skijor
The Percy Skijor is a 40-mile (64 km) race following a scenic route down to the Chandindu River and back to Dawson City. Competitors can enjoy a challenging course while experiencing the beauty of the Yukon wilderness.
A warm-up tent will be available along the route, providing an optional stop for skijorers to rest or regroup as needed.
The race begins with a mass start at 3:30 p.m., adding to the excitement as participants head out together on this thrilling adventure.
Race rules
The Percy
Race Overview
- Distance: 150 miles (240 km)
- Trail: The race follows the original Percy DeWolfe trail from Dawson City, Yukon to Forty Mile. A 30-mile loop from Forty Mile, returning to Dawson City, with portions along the Yukon River, and some bush trails depending on ice conditions. The trail predominantly mirrors Percy DeWolfe’s historic dogsled route.
- Layover: Each musher must take a mandatory 8-hour layover in Forty Mile. The layover can be split into any combination of hours (e.g., 2&6, 4&4, etc.). Every effort will be made to direct mushers to the same rest area in Forty Mile, depending on space and trail conditions.
Race Details
- Number of Dogs: Minimum 6, maximum 9 dogs per team.
- Number of Teams: The race is limited to 20 teams, with a maximum of 2 teams per kennel. A waitlist will be maintained if the number of entries exceeds the limit. Waitlist teams will have priority over late entries.
- Start Date: March 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a staggered start every 2 minutes. The first musher to depart will carry a package of mail on their sled.
Registration & Fees
- Entry Fee: $250 (an additional $50 fee applies after February 15). Entry is confirmed once the entry form is completed and full payment is received.
- Guaranteed 2026 Entry: Mushers who register and participate in the 2025 race are guaranteed a spot in the 50th Anniversary Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race in 2026. This does not include the 2026 entry fee.
- Withdrawal Policy: No refunds will be given to participants withdrawing after entry is confirmed.
Prizes
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $750
4th Place: $650
5th Place: $500
6th Place: $350
7th Place: $250
Race Rules
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Mandatory Pre-Race Vet Check:
- To be confirmed.
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Mandatory Mushers' Meeting:
- Date/Time: March 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the Dawson Checkpoint (Dawson City Visitor Centre, corner of Front and King Streets).
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Staging Area:
- Location: Corner of Third Avenue and King Street, by the uld Post Office.
- All teams must be in their designated staging spot by 9:00 AM on race day.
- Teams deemed unmanageable by Race Officials will start last but be timed from their designated start time.
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Race Start:
- The race will start with a timed interval every 2 minutes.
- Teams must leave the starting line within 1 minute of their start time.
- If a team is unable to start within 30 minutes of their designated time, they will be disqualified and forfeit their entry fee.
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Handlers:
- Handlers are allowed to assist the musher at the start but are not permitted on the trail.
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Number of Dogs:
- Minimum: 6 dogs, Maximum: 9 dogs per team.
- No loose leaders are permitted.
- Dogs must remain under the musher’s contrul at all times.
- No dog switching between teams is allowed.
- All dogs must finish the race, either in the team or in the sled.
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Treatment of Dogs:
- Mushers must ensure there is no cruelty or inhumane treatment of dogs, as determined by Race Officials.
- Only mushers may care for and feed their dogs unless a dog is dropped at a designated dog drop.
- All pre-existing dog health issues must be disclosed to the vets before the race starts. If not declared before the race, they will be considered as occurring during the race.
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Mandatory Gear: Each musher must have the fullowing gear during the entire race:
- RACE BIB – to be worn at the start and finish, must be returned in good condition.
- Winter sleeping bag
- Hand axe
- One pair of snowshoes and bindings
- Snow hook
- Straw
- Stove & fuel
- First Aid Kit (excluding oral/systemic antibiotics or painkillers)
- Flashlight or headlamp
- 8 booties per dog when departing Dawson and Forty Mile
- Sled bag large enough to secure 1-2 dogs and gear
- Proof of current Parvovirus, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations for each dog
- Vet record tube (if required)
- Sturdy sled (no sprint sleds allowed)
- SPOT device provided by race organizers
- Three days’ worth of dog food per dog
Penalty for Missing Gear: Each missing item will result in a 1-hour penalty added to the musher’s total race time. Teams missing essential gear will not be allowed to start until all required items are present.
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Recommended Supplies:
- Additional food for the musher
- Extra flashlight or headlamp
- Additional straw, if needed
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Trail Clearing and Passing:
- Musher must clear the trail of dogs and gear when setting up camp.
- Slower teams must yield to faster teams and allow them to pass cleanly.
- A team being passed cannot overtake the overtaking team for a minimum of 5 minutes.
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Littering:
- Strict Prohibition: No littering along the trail or at checkpoints.
- Handlers must clean up after teams in the staging area.
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Forty Mile Checkpoint:
- All mandatory gear will be checked at Forty Mile.
- Mushers must notify the timer/checker upon arrival, with both arrival and departure times recorded.
- Layover times must be noted and adhered to by the musher. Mushers must sign in and out when passing through Forty Mile.
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Mandatory Layovers:
- Every musher must complete 8 hours of mandatory layover time at Forty Mile.
- The layover can be split however the musher chooses (e.g., 2+6 hours, 4+4 hours, etc.).
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Dog Drop:
- There is no dog drop.
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Sportsmanship:
- Mushers are expected to conduct themselves with sportsmanship and civility throughout the event.
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No Man's Land:
- The last 3 miles leading to the finish line is designated as “No Man's Land.” No right to the trail is granted by overtaking mushers in this area.
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Finish:
- The official finish is marked when the front of the sled crosses the finish line.
- Gear will be checked, and teams must be cleared by a race official before entering any vehicles.
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Penalties:
- Failure to adhere to any race rules will result in penalties determined by Race Officials.
- Mushers may request a penalty review by the Race Marshal.
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Appeals:
- Appeals may be made to the Appeal Committee.
- The decision of the Appeal Committee is final.
- Any appeal must be submitted before the start of the Awards Banquet.
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Censure:
- Entries may be rejected based on past conduct, at the discretion of the committee.
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Protests:
- Any rule viulations observed during the race can be protested to the next race official on the trail.
- A written report must fullow the verbal protest within the designated timeframe.
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Vehicles:
- Mushers must ensure that their vehicles are in the finish line vicinity as indicated during the Mushers' Meeting.
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Priority Vet Tubes:
- Mushers with priority vet tubes must present them at checkpoints for clearance by the Race Officials/Vets.
- Any team receiving an IV or shot during the race will be disqualified.
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Mandatory Forty Mile Stop:
- All mushers must stop at Forty Mile and may be required to rest or undergo extra evaluation at the discretion of Race Officials/Vets.
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Vet Care:
- All pre-existing health issues must be declared prior to the race. Teams requiring IV fluids or shots during the race will be disqualified.
- Teams must present their priority vet tubes at checkpoints and receive clearance to continue.
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Forty Mile Checkpoint Respect:
- Forty Mile is a co-managed site between the Tr’ondek Hwech’in and the Yukon Government. Consumption of alcohul or drugs is strictly prohibited.
The Percy Jr.
Race Overview
- Distance: 100 miles (160 km)
- Trail: Dawson City, Yukon to Forty Mile, and return to Dawson, following the Yukon River, with some bush trails depending on ice conditions. The race follows most of Percy DeWolfe's original dogsled trail.
- Layover: Mushers are required to take a mandatory six-hour layover at Forty Mile. The race organizers will do their best to assign a consistent rest spot in Forty Mile, space and trail conditions permitting.
- Please bring stove fuel and straw.
Race Details
- Number of Dogs: Minimum of six dogs, maximum of nine dogs.
- Number of Teams: Limited to twenty teams, with a maximum of two teams per kennel. The race entry is determined by registration order. If the total number of teams exceeds twenty, a waitlist will be maintained. Waitlisted teams will have priority over late entries.
- Start Date: March 7 at 3:00 PM, mass start from the Ice Bridge.
Registration and Entry Fee
- Entry Fee: $150.
- A late fee of $50 applies after February 15.
- Entry is confirmed upon completion of the entry form and payment in full.
- Withdrawal Policy: No refunds will be issued if a participant withdraws after their entry is confirmed.
- Substitutions: Mushers may be substituted, with the approval of the Race Marshal, up to and including the start of the mushers’ meeting.
- Guaranteed Entry for 2026: Mushers who race the Percy Jr. in 2025 will have a guaranteed spot in the 50th Anniversary Percy DeWolfe Memorial Mail Race (2026), but this does not cover the entry fee for 2026.
Prizes
Sponsor prizes will be awarded.
Race Rules
- Mandatory Pre-Race Vet Check: Details to be confirmed.
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Mandatory Mushers' Meeting:
- Date: March 6 at 6:00 PM, held at the Dawson City Visitor Centre (corner of Front and King Streets).
- The door will be locked once the meeting begins.
- Staging Area: Teams must be in their designated staging spot by 2:00 PM on race day, located on the Ice Bridge.
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Race Start:
- The Percy Jr. race will be a mass start event.
- All teams will be timed from the time the start flag drops, regardless of the time they actually leave.
- Teams deemed by race officials to be unmanageable at the start may be penalized at the official's discretion.
- Handlers: Handlers are permitted to assist with preparations and may ride to the start line.
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Number of Dogs:
- Teams must have a minimum of six dogs and a maximum of nine dogs.
- No loose leaders.
- Dogs must be controlled at all times, and no switching of dogs between mushers is allowed.
- All dogs must finish the race, either in the team or in the sled.
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Treatment of Dogs:
- No cruel or inhumane treatment of dogs will be tolerated, as determined by the Race Officials.
- Only mushers may assist each other during the race.
- Outside assistance is prohibited, except in declared emergencies.
- Any pre-existing dog health issues must be declared to the vet before the race starts.
- Teams may not proceed unless cleared by the Race Vet or Official.
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Mandatory Gear:
Mushers must have the following items on hand during the entire race:
- Race bib (worn at start and finish, returned in good condition)
- Winter sleeping bag
- Hand axe
- One pair of snowshoes and bindings
- Snow hook
- Straw
- Stove & fuel
- First Aid Kit (no oral/systemic antibiotics or painkillers)
- Flashlight or headlamp
- At least 8 booties per dog
- Sled bag large enough to securely cover at least one or two dogs and gear
- Proof of current Parvovirus, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations for each dog
- Vet record tube (if required)
- Sturdy mid- or long-distance sled (sprint sleds are not allowed)
- SPOT device (supplied by race organization)
- Sufficient dog food (three days’ worth per dog)
Penalty: One hour will be added to the musher's total running time for any missing item. Missing items will result in disqualification until they are provided.
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Recommended Supplies:
- Extra food for the musher.
- Secondary flashlight or headlamp.
- Extra straw if needed.
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Clearing Trail and Passing:
- Mushers must clear the trail of dogs and gear if setting up camp.
- Slower teams must yield to faster teams and allow enough time for overtaking teams to pass.
- A team being passed cannot pass the overtaking team for a minimum of five minutes.
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Littering:
- Absolutely no littering anywhere along the trail or at checkpoints.
- Handlers must clean up after teams in the staging area.
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Forty Mile Checkpoint:
- Mushers will notify the timer/checker upon arrival at Forty Mile.
- They will be required to sign in and out of Forty Mile.
- Gear will be checked at Forty Mile, and teams must stay at the checkpoint area until clearance is provided.
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Mandatory Layovers:
- A mandatory six-hour rest must be taken in Forty Mile.
- Mushers must inform checkpoint officials of their layover plans and notify them of any changes during their rest.
- Dog Drop: There is no dog drop.
- Sportsmanship: All mushers must maintain a civil and sportsmanlike demeanor throughout the event.
- No Man's Land: The area between Moosehide Village (approximately the last three miles) and the finish line is considered "No Man's Land," where passing requests are not mandatory.
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Finish:
- The finish is officially marked when the front of the sled crosses the finish line.
- Teams will be checked for gear, and clearance is required before entering any vehicle.
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Penalties:
- Failure to adhere to the rules may result in penalties determined by Race Officials.
- A musher may request a penalty review by the Race Marshal.
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Appeal:
- Appeals may be made to the Appeal Committee.
- The Appeal Committee’s decision is final.
- Any appeal must be submitted before the start of the Awards Banquet.
- Censure: The Race Committee reserves the right to reject entries due to past conduct.
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Protest:
- Infractions may be verbally protested to the next official.
- A written report must be submitted within the time frame specified by the Race Official.
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Vehicles:
- If a musher has a vehicle, it must be located near the finish line, as indicated during the Mushers' Meeting.
- Priority Vet Tube: Mushers with a priority vet tube must present it at checkpoints.
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Mandatory Forty Mile Stop:
- All mushers must stop in Forty Mile and may be required to take additional rest at the discretion of Race Officials and Vets.
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Vet Care:
- Any pre-existing dog health issues must be declared at the Pre-Race Vet Check.
- Teams with IV fluids or shots administered during the race will be disqualified.
- Teams must receive clearance from a Race Official before proceeding.
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Forty Mile Checkpoint Regulations:
- Forty Mile is a co-managed site by the Tr’ondek Hwech’in and Yukon Government.
- Consumption of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited as a sign of respect for the land.
The 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
- Mandatory Pre-Race Vet Check: To be confirmed.
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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).
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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.
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Race Start:
- Mass start at 3:30 PM
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Handlers:
- Handlers are allowed to assist at the start.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Littering:
- No littering on the trail or at checkpoints.
- Handlers must clean up after teams in the staging area
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Warming Tent:
- Available at Chandindu.
- All gear, dogs, sleds, and skijorer must remain in the checkpoint area at all times.
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Sportsmanship:
- Mushers must conduct themselves with civility and sportsmanship throughout the event.
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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.
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Finish:
- Official finish is determined when the front of the skis or dog crosses the finish line.
- Gear checks will follow.
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Penalties:
- Violations of rules will result in penalties as determined by Race Officials.