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We are inaugurating a way to send a letter to your friends and relations that will have been carried by dog team from Dawson to Eagle: Simply buy an envelope at The Dog House or Maximillian's, or Percy events, write your message on the insert, return it to the retailer. Next race day, your envelope will be stamped and franked in Dawson, carried by dog team to Eagle, where it will enter the U.S. Mail system and be delivered to the address you already put on the envelope. A great way to surprise your friends! We also run a Membership Drive each year, where each Member receives a membership card, collector pin and news letters throughout the year, all for only $10.00 Cdn. We also raise funds through various Sponsorship levels, apply for Government grants and receive Donations. |
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Thanks to 2008 lead sponsors Ross Mining Thanks to 2008 contributors Harper Street Publishing & City of Dawson! |
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Race start is in Dawson City, in front of the Old Post Office in memory of Percy DeWolfe, a mail carrier whose route was from Dawson City to Eagle, Alaska.
The race follows most of Percy's original trail. The first musher to leave carries a package of special envelopes to deliver to Eagle.
Race route follows the Yukon River trail, with some bush trails, depending on the ice conditions. The race is from Dawson City to Eagle, Alaska, and returns to Dawson City for the finish on the same trail.
Weather can be anywhere from clear to a snow storm,with temperatures ranging from -35°C to +5°C.
Proof of rabies vaccination is required by Canadian and American law. Race veterinarian will confirm vaccination prior to race start.
Straw for dogs and meal for mushers is supplied at the Eagle checkpoint. This checkpoint and Fortymile (dog drop) is open to the general public, although not accessible by road.
Awards Banquet and Dinner is on Saturday, March 28, 2009.
We are a non-profit group run by volunteers and we rely on many fundraising events throughout the year to raise enough funds to host these sled dog races.
Such events include Salmon Barbeques, Security Contracts and Food Concessions and the famous “Fur Ball”.
Dawson City is approximately 556 kilometers north of Whitehorse on the Klondike Highway.
Our Race is made possible by the generous support of the DeWolfe family.
We are a qualifying race for the Yukon Quest and for the Iditarod.
Are you related to Percy DeWolfe?
Or do you require more historical info?
Our resident Historian John Gould may be of help. Contact him here:
jgould at northwestel.net
Also check our history page.
Check on past results here.
See last year's results here.
The creation of our website was funded by the Government of the Yukon - Tourism Marketing Fund.
We also receive funding from the Klondike Visitors Association Community Grants Fund.
If you would like to become a Member (join here)
or make a donation, please send cheque or money order to: The Percy DeWolfe Race, P.O. Box 133, Dawson City, Yukon Y0B1G0.
For information on any of the above, please write to us
at the above address or email us:percydewolfe@gmail.com
For information on other races visit sleddogcentral.com
Congratulations 2008 Percy winner Gerry Willomitzer and Percy Junior winner Crispin Studer
The Percy Dewolfe Race starts 10am Thursday, March 26, 2009
Guaranteed minimum purse of $10,000
