The North East Dryland Challenge is canceled this weekend due to the impending lake effect snow storm. There are already 3” on the ground with much more on the way. We would like to provide you with the best and safest possible race experience, and we will try to do just that this spring in North East. Thank you for your interest and support of our attempt at this new race. Class entry and camping refunds will be mailed to you as soon as possible. The custom art raffle sold its last ticket today and will be drawn over the weekend.

We hope to see you the next two weekends at our neighbor Trailbreakers Sled Dog Club of Ohio’s Lodi OH Dryland Challenge (registration closes this Sunday 11/20 at 8:00 p.m.) and our own PSDC Jersey Devil Dryland Challenge on December 3-4 (registration closes 11/28 at 11:59 p.m.).

North East Dryland Challenge
 Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club
     Purse: $1830 (minimum) 

Date: November 19-20, 2022

Time: Saturday Drivers Meeting 8:00 a.m.
           Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday

Location: Howard Eaton Reservoir - North East, PA
                 (Google Maps - Western Boat Ramp)

 

Classes Offered:

  • 6 Dog Rig

  • 4 Dog Rig

  • 2 Dog Scooter

  • 1 Dog Scooter

  • 2 Dog Bikejor

  • 1 Dog Bikejor

  • Men's & Women's Canicross

  • Junior Classes - Rig/Scooter/Bikejor/Canicross

*All Breed Pro, Registered Breed, and Sportsman groupings in all classes except canicross & junior
*All classes ISDRA sanctioned
*Mass start for Canicross classes; Single start for all other classes

Race Officials:

  • Race Marshall: Meredith Michener

  • Chief Timer: John Gates

  • Chief Judge: Tabetha Kopta

  • Trail Boss: Rich Stanaitis

  • Registered Breed Officials: Donna Quante & Laurie Stone

  • Race Organizer & Registrar: Ronald Klepadlo

Registration Information:

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

  • Entry Fees: Pro $45 / Registered Breed $45 / Sportsman $35 / Junior $20

  • In the event that the race is cancelled, class registration fees will be refunded except the Bytepro fee. No changes to registration will occur after registration closes.

  • Registered Breed drivers must submit paperwork at this link by Monday, 11/14 at 11:59 p.m. EST for review by the Registered Breed Officials. Registered Breed drivers who do not submit paperwork before the deadline will automatically race in the Pro/All Breed class. Paperwork should be readily available on race day for further review if requested. 
    -Dogs who have raced and been registered with PSDC from 2016-2022 do not need to be resubmitted.
    -Registered Breeds must be AKC/CKC/UKC Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, or Samoyeds - No PAL/ILP Dogs

  • Entries close Monday, November 14th at 11:59 p.m. EST. No late entries!

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

Other Race Weekend Information

  • Mandatory Virtual Drivers meeting will be posted to the PSDC event page the week of the race.

  • Drivers Meeting Update at the race site Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.

  • First class leaves the starting chute at 9:00 a.m. on both days.

  • Park in your same spot for Day 1 and Day 2. The main parking lot is pavement; please plan accordingly. There are some grass and dirt parking spots available.

  • The race is run using ISDRA Dryland Race Rules.

  • Spectators are asked to park at the Eastern Boat Ramp. Spectator parking may be available near the finish line pending the number of registrants.

  • Bibs will be collected after day 1 and redistributed Sunday morning according to day 1's finish times.

  • NO swimming in the reservoir—humans or dogs.

PSDC Policies:

  • PSDC Membership required to race. All new members are required to sign a membership waiver at race packet pickup or prior to the race.

  • All drivers in any dryland wheeled class shall wear an adequate and properly fitted helmet and protective eyewear.

  • A snub line is required for rig classes.

  • All dogs must be on leash at all PSDC events.

  • Clean up after your dogs properly and take your trash with you.

  • No sick dogs shall be brought to a race. All dogs shall be up to date on all relevant vaccines.

  • "No Presence - No Presents" Policy (see policy in purse breakdown)

Lodging:

  • Camping is available on-site for participants. Reserve your on-site camping when registering for the race. Tent campers: Please note that the main parking lot is newly paved. There are limited grass and dirt parking spaces available. Primitive camping. No campfires.

  • There are many pet friendly hotels in the area. Please call in advance to check availability. As always, please follow all hotel regulations regarding pets.

Purse Breakdown:

   Class                1st Place  2nd Place  3rd Place   Total
6 Dog Rig               $94.50         $63          $52.50      $210
6 Dog Rig RB         $92.25       $61.50       $51.25      $205
4 Dog Rig                  $81           $54            $45         $180
4 Dog Rig RB         $78.75       $52.50       $43.75       $175
2 Dog Scooter           $54           $36          $30            $120
2 Dog Scooter RB  $51.75       $34.50       $28.75       $115
2 Dog Bikejor            $54           $36             $30         $120
2 Dog Bikejor RB    $51.75       $34.50       $28.75       $115
1 Dog Scooter           $45           $30             $25         $100
1 Dog Scooter RB  $42.75       $28.50        $23.75       $95
1 Dog Bikejor            $45           $30             $25          $100
1 Dog Bikejor RB   $42.75       $28.50        $23.75       $95
Men's Canicross       $45           $30             $25          $100
Women's Canicross  $45           $30             $25          $100

Total Purse: $1,830 ($1,030 All Breed / $800 Registered Breed)

"NO PRESENCE - NO PRESENTS" Policy:
All contestants who have won awards at PSDC events must be present at the designated awards ceremony to receive his/her awards. If the winner cannot be present, it is the award winner's responsibility to designate a person to pick up award(s) and to notify the race organizer that a substitution is being made. Our sponsors deserve this respect. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the monies not being awarded. Monies will go back into the general fund and will be added to the club's contribution the following year.

 

Trail Information:

  • Trail surface is grass, dirt, and small sections of soft gravel/rock. The pavement crossing will be covered. The trail is double track or wider in all locations.

  • The distance is 2.8 miles for all classes. It is relatively flat with approximately 59 feet of total elevation.

  • Video: YouTube Full Trail Preview

 

Directions to Race Site:

  • Google Maps: Eaton Reservoir Western Boat Ramp (Closest to starting chute)

  • From I-90: Take exit 41 and turn left onto PA-89 S. Make another left onto Dam Site Road. Follow until the road ends and make a right onto Black Road. The race site is on the left.

Event Photographer:

  • Emily Ferrans Photography is the race's official photographer. Contact Emily for information on pre-paid packages and pricing by email at e11.ferrans@yahoo.com.

Event Contact:

Ronald Klepadlo (Race Organizer & Registrar)
Phone: 570-814-5999
Email: ronald.klepadlo@gmail.com

*The yellow gates will be opened.
*The caution area will be covered.