Dear Tug Hill Challenge participants:

Due to the impending forecast of an inch+ of rain on Thursday with little snow accumulation and well below freezing temperatures, the Tug Hill Challenge race committee has decided to cancel this year's Tug Hill Challenge out of concern for the safety of the dogs and drivers.

Drivers will receive a refund for your race registration(s). Please remember to cancel any hotel/lodging reservations to prevent any excess fees.

The Tug Hill Challenge is one of the northeast's premiere sprint sled dog races, and the dogs and drivers deserve to have the trail and the experience we all love and know.

We hope you have a successful rest of your race season, and we hope to see you next year.

Sincerely,

Ronald Klepadlo

Tug Hill Challenge Race Organizer

Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club

Tug Hill Challenge Sled Dog Race

Race Date: February 19-20, 2022
Winona State Forest - Winona Forest CCC Camp
Race Start: 8:00 AM
Race Purse: TBA

Race Classes

• *Pro Class - 2 Dog Skijor - 6.1 miles

• *Pro Class - 1 Dog Skijor - 6.1 miles

• *Pro Class - 8 Dog Sled - 6.1 miles

• *Pro Class - 6 Dog Sled - 6.1 miles

• *Registered Breed Class - 6 Dog Sled - 6.1 miles

• Sportsman Class - 6 Dog Sled - 6.1 miles

• *Pro Class - 4 Dog Sled - 4.4 miles

• *Registered Breed Class - 4 Dog Sled - 4.4 miles

• Sportsman Class - 4 Dog Sled - 4.4 miles

• *Pro Class - 2 Dog Sled - 3.0 miles

• *Registered Breed Class - 2 Dog Sled - 3.0 miles

• *Junior Class - 3 Dog Sled - 1.7 miles

• *Pro Class - Canicross - 3.0 miles

• ISDRA Evaluative Status - 2 Dog Fat Bikejor - 1.7 miles

• Limbo/Novice Class - 4 Dog Sled - 1.7 miles

• Limbo/Novice Class - 2 Dog Sled - 1.7 miles

*ISDRA Sanctioned

NOTE: Helmets are required in all classes except canicross and adult skijor.

Race Information

Location of Event

Winona State Forest - Winona Forest CCC Camp
Bargy Rd & Route 90
Mannsville, NY 13661

Registration Information

• PSDC membership is required for all participants. You will not race if you are not a current member.

• Registered Breed drivers must submit paperwork at this link prior to the close of registration (2/14 at 6:00 p.m. EST) for review by the Purebred Officials. Registered Breed drivers who do not submit paperwork before the deadline will automatically race in the All Breed Pro class. Paperwork should be readily available on race day for further review if requested.

  (Note: 1) Dogs who have raced and been registered with PSDC from 2016-2020 do not need to be resubmitted. 2) Registered Breeds must be AKC/CKC/UKC Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, or Samoyeds-NO ILP/PAL Dogs)

• Entries close on Monday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m. No late entries!

• All entries will be via Event Byte. No phone, email, social media, or fax entries will be accepted.

Virtual Drivers Meeting

Other Race Information

• Mandatory Virtual Drivers Meeting: Posted on the PSDC Facebook page the week of the race.

• Mandatory Drivers Meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday 2/19 at the race site. You MUST attend both meetings.

• First class leaves the starting chute at 8:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

• Park in your same parking spot for both day 1 and day 2.

• ISDRA Rules Apply

Directions to Race Site

• Google Maps: Winona Forest CCC Camp

• Take the Mannsville Exit #39 off I-81. Follow County Rt. 90 east through the village of Mannsville crossing Rt 11. Continue east, carefully following signs to stay on Rt. 90 for approx. 6 miles. CCC Camp Buildings and parking are on the left at the intersection of Bargy Rd.

Race Trail: Map

Event Contact

Ronald Klepadlo
570-814-5999
ronald.klepadlo@gmail.com