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Northern Pines Sled Dog Race

WEIGHT PULL RESULTS
for 2024

NPSDR WtPull-2024
NPSDR

Due to poor snow conditions, the 2024 Northern Pines Sled Dog Race was canceled.



We deeply appreciate your understanding and support during these challenging circumstances. Our commitment to providing a memorable and safe experience remains unwavering, and we look forward to all our dog mushers, volunteers, sponsors and visitors returning to Iron River for the 2025 Northern Pines Sled Dog Race!

SPRINT & MID-DISTANCE RACES
plus WEIGHT PULLING & KIDS FUN MUTT RUN

Iron River, WI.
Date: TBD

NPSDR

The Race Starts and Finishes at the Northern Pines Golf &  Event Center, Situated in Bayfield County and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Sprint and Mid-Distance races, W3PO Sanctioned Weight Pull and Kids Fun Mutt Run, are all at the Event Center in Iron River, WI.
DOG MUSHING
Get ready for an extraordinary experience at our upcoming dog mushing extravaganza! The sprint & mid-distance races kick off with a thrilling downhill dash, sweeping through the picturesque golf course before venturing into the captivating Bayfield County Trail system and the Tri-County Corridor. As a spectator, you'll have the incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart-pounding action from numerous vantage points on the expansive grounds of the Northern Pines Event Center, as well as along the trail route. Join us for an unforgettable journey of speed, skill, and natural beauty!
CANINE WEIGHT PULLING
Step into the world of canine strength and determination at our one-of-a-kind weight pulling event! Canine weight pulling showcases the awe-inspiring power of individual dogs, each adorned with a custom weight pulling/freighting harness. With unwavering focus, these remarkable dogs pull carts or sleds laden with weights across various terrains—be it dirt, carpet, snow, or even rails—covering a precise distance of 16 feet, all within a set time frame. 
Sprint & Mid-Distance Races

Guaranteed Purse of (minimum) $4,000 !

The Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the Northern Pines Sled Dog Race (NPSDR) at the Northern Pines Golf Course. The races will feature 50~70 mushers in four different classes and runs through the golf course and then enters into the Bayfield County trail system and the Tri-County Corridor.

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W3PO SANCTIONED WEIGHT PULLING

Northern Pines Sled Dog Race - Weight Pull Event RosettesCome See the Real Heavy Pullers and How Fast and Hard They Can Pull

From express to freight, sled dogs in all sizes. Big or small, we’ll run them all. This will be a maximum weight in the shortest time pulled event that will let you see just how powerful man’s best friend can be. Open to all healthy, fully vaccinated dogs. Proper weight pulling harness required. Pulling distance is 16 feet over packed snow. This will be a W3PO sanctioned event/rules.

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PLACE: Northern Pines Golf & Event Center, Iron River, WI.

DATE: TBD

9~10a.m. weigh-in for Weight Pull.
10a.m. Weight Pull starts. Awards presented at the chute.

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KIDS FUN MUTT RUN

Northern Pines Sled Dog Race, Fun Mutt Run, Iron River WI
This Will be a Single Dog, Timed,
Fun Mutt Race
For Your Mini-Musher

Open to kids 4-8 and 9-12 years of age using their very own furry friend to pull them down a 75 foot, straight, course. Dogs must be of reasonable size and healthy. An adult must accompany each child to help handle your dog. Sleds, harnesses, and a pool of dogs “may” be available to borrow by any child that wants to participate but doesn’t have their own dog. However, we encourage participants to bring their own dog as our pool of dogs is limited and we may not be able to accommodate everyone.

PLACE: Northern Pines Golf & Event Center, Iron River, WI.

DATE: TBD

Check-In at 12:30 p.m. ~~~ Start Time at 1 p.m.

For Dogs of All Shapes and Sizes.
A fun event your child will remember for years.

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