Join us for a fun weekend of racing throughout the beautiful trails of the Winona State Forest! Registration coming soon

Race Sponsors

Classes Offered

Adult Sanctioned Classes

All mushers are welcome to participate in this division. ISDRA Members racing in sanctioned classes are eligible to earn championship points.

Junior Sanctioned Classes

To compete in this division, the musher must be 16 years of age or younger at the start of the racing season. Junior ISDRA Members racing in sanctioned classes are eligible to earn junior championship points.

Musher Info

Registration

Registration closes on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Registered Nordic Breed paperwork is to be submitted online by Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Please submit them to this link on our club website. If you have previously submitted the required kennel club information for your dog(s) during race seasons between 2016-2025, you do not need to resupply the information.

2024-2025 Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club Membership Required
You can purchase/renew your membership when registering for the race. Membership Options:
*Senior Membership (19 years and older): $20
*Family Membership: $25
*Junior Membership (18 years and younger): $6

ISDRA Sanctioned Classes:
*8 Dog Sled (6.6 miles): Pro & RB 
*6 Dog Sled (6.6 miles): Pro, RB, Sport
*4 Dog Sled (4.3 miles): Pro, RB, Sport 
*2 Dog Sled (2.2 miles): Pro, RB, Sport
*2 Dog Skijor (6.6 miles): Pro
*1 Dog Skijor (6.6 miles): Pro
*Junior 3 Dog Sled (2.2 miles)
*Fat Tire Bikejor 1-2 Dog (2.2 miles): Evaluative Status

Non-Sanctioned Classes:
*Snow Canicross (2.2 miles)
*Novice Skijor 1-2 Dogs (2.2 miles)
*Peewee Class (approx. 0.2 miles): Our youngest mushers will take off from the top of the hill and run down to the finish line. Sign up at the race. No cost.

Driver's Meeting In Person, Virtual

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

Drivers Meeting Update will take place at the race site Saturday morning at 7:15 a.m. Packet pickup will take place after the meeting.

NO Drivers Meeting on Sunday unless the Race Marshal decides one is necessary.

Start Times

Race starts at 8:00 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. You must run on day 1 in order to run on day 2.

Class Order:
2 Dog Pro Skijor*
1 Dog Pro Skijor*
8 Dog Sled*
6 Dog Sled*
4 Dog Sled*
2 Dog Sled*
Junior 3 Dog Sled*
Novice Skijor (1 or 2 Dogs)
2 Dog Fat Tire Bikejor*
Snow Canicross

* - ISDRA Sanctioned Class

Trail

Trail Maps:

6.6 mile trail: 2 Dog Pro Skijor, 1 Dog Pro Skijor, 8 Dog Sled, 6 Dog Sled

4.3 mile trail: 4 Dog Sled

2.2 mile trail: 2 Dog Sled, Junior Sled, Fat Tire Bikejor, Novice Skijor, Snow Canicross

Getting There

Address

Winona Forest CCC Camp
County Road 90 & Bargy Road
Mannsville, New York

Directions

Google Maps: Winona Forest CCC Camp

Coordinates: (43.712803°N, 75.970619°W)

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 approximately 6 miles. CCC Camp Buildings and parking are on the left at the intersection of Bargy Rd.

Parking

A parking map will be shared closer to race date. 

Spectators

Human spectators are welcome, but please keep your pets at home. Admission and parking is free.

Lodging

Nearby

Below are a few places racers have stayed at in the past. Please call ahead of time to check availability and pet options. As always, please follow all regulations regarding pets at your hotel or choice of lodging. No camping at the race site.

  • Harris Lodging - Long term race sponsor!
    315-387-5907; 141 Salisbury St., Sandy Creek, NY 13145

  • Double Eagle Lodge - Long term race sponsor!
    315-298-3328; 3268 NY-13, Pulaski, NY 13142

  • Super 8 by Wyndham Pulaski (*NOT PET FRIENDLY)
    315-298-4888; 3800 NY-17, Pulaski, NY 13142

  • Tailwater Lodge 
    315-298-3434; 52 Pulaski St., Altmar, NY 13302

  • Comfort Inn & Suites Watertown
    315-965-1747; 110 Commerce Park Dr, Watertown, NY 13601

Race Officials

Primary Contact Ronald Klepadlo

Trail Boss Rich Stanaitis

Chief TimerJohn Gates