The format has been
changed to a figure 8 loop, which will be run twice over two days, in
opposite directions on each day.
The race will begin with a mass start at 12:30pm on Thursday March 25.
The course will run downstream from Dawson approx. 7-8 miles, cross the
river and head back towards Dawson. The trail will pass in front
of town on the river , and continue upstream of Dawson for
approx. another 7-8 miles, before returning to the finish line on Front
St. in Dawson.
On Friday morning at 10am, all racers will start in a second mass start
on the river, follow the upstream course, loop back past Dawson, run the
downstream trail, come back to the finish line. The course will
include a small amount of bush trail on both the upstream and downstream
sides of the loop. The total trail distance with river crossings, etc
will be between 30 and 35 miles. Fastest total run time wins the race.
Total run time will be determined by adding run times from Thursday &
Friday.
Racers are responsible for their own accommodation during
the Dawson overnight; the checkpoint will be open 24 hours. Hotel reservations are strongly recommended, as there are
other events in town on race weekend. Contact us at
percydewolfe@gmail.com for a
current sponsor list if you would like to support the local businesses
who make this race possible.
Skijorers may use whatever type of skis they are most comfortable on for
this race, including those with metal edges. Racers should be advised
that they may find some sections of the trail too narrow for effective
skating.
RULES: SKIJOR RACES Main Race Rules Percy Jr Rules
1. Mandatory Musher's/Skijorer's Meeting: Refer to race details page for time and place. Door is locked at the beginning of the meeting. $50 fine for late arrivals, payable before the end of the meeting. It is strongly recommended that all handlers attend. All entries must be received prior to the end of the meeting.
2. Race Start: "The Percy Skijor" 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..
3. Handler: Handlers will be allowed to assist during starts, and when team passes start line in the middle of the course. No outside assistance is allowed during the race, unless an emergency is declared and judged so by the Race Marshall. Incidental help at the start and when passing the start line mid-course is permitted.
4. Number of Dogs: 2 dogs minimum, 4 dogs maximum. No loose leaders. No dogs may be added to a team after the start of the race. Dogs must be in skijorer's control at all times. No switching of dogs between skijorers is permitted. All dogs must finish the race.
5. Treatment of Dogs:
There shall be no cruel or inhumane treatment of dogs (as determined by the Race
Officials.) Only
competitors may assist one another during the race. Teams will be assessed by Race Vet and Race Official as necessary. Teams may not be allowed to proceed until cleared by Race Official.
Any pre-existing dog health issues must be identified to the vets prior to the
race start. If an issue is not declared before the race and is then
noticed during the race, they will be deemed to have occurred during the race.
6. Mandatory Gear
- sleeping bag
- axe or saw with minimum 10" blade
- matches
- adequate snacks
- light (ie headlamp)
- race bib
- promotional material
- at least 4 booties per dog
RACE BIB must be worn at race start and finish and must be returned in good condition.
7. Clearing Trail and Passing: Slower teams must yield to faster/overtaking teams and provide the overtaking team sufficient time to untangle if necessary before following. Skijorers being passed are responsible for controlling their dogs to allow for a clean pass. The team being passed cannot pass the overtaking team for a minimum of 5 minutes.
8. Littering: Absolutely no littering anywhere along the trail or at checkpoint.
9. Sportsmanship: All Mushers must conduct themselves in a civil and sportsmanlike manner beginning from the Musher's Meeting right through to the end of the Awards Banquet.
10. Finish: An official finish shall be determined by the skijorer crossing the finish line. Finish line is on Front Street across from the parking lot beside the Visitor Information Center. Gear will be checked and dogs must be cleared by a race official before entering any vehicle.
11. Penalties: Failure to adhere to all any rules will result in a penalty. Race officials will determine suitable penalties. Musher may request a penalty review by the race Marshal.
12. Appeal: A further appeal can be made to the appeal committee. The decision of the appeal committee is final. Any appeal has to be made to the committee prior to the start of the banquet.
13. Censure: The Committee may reject any entries submitted for any reason of past conduct.
14. Protest: Any infraction of these rules observed may be protested verbally to the next officials on the trail. A written report will also be required within a time frame, as indicated b the race official.
15. Vehicles: If skijorers have vehicles they must be in the finish line vicinity as indicated at the mushers' meeting.