Race to the Sky — A Montana Tradition

Mushers Sign-up

Mushers Signup 2009 Race to the Sky Entry Form Musher Name______________________________Address______________________________ Day Phone & Area Code___________________ Night Phone____________________________ E-mail Address ________________________Handlers’ Names __________________________ Entry Fees and Deadlines: 1. The entry fee for the 200 mile continuous race is: If postmarked before January 23, 2009 $200.00 If postmarked after January 23, 2009 $250.00 2.The entry fee for the 300 mile continuous race is: If postmarked before January 23, 2009 $400.00 If postmarked after January 23, 2009 $500.00 DEADLINE for regular entries and withdrawal for half entry fee is January 15, 2009. Late entries accepted until February 9 (10:00 a.m.), provided the musher pre-registers by calling (406) 881-DOGS states intentions, and faxes a signed ...

Race History

Race History Montana Sled Dog, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation through the I.R.S. and the State of Montana. We are also celebrating our 25th anniversary in February. They were organized first as Montana’s Governor’s Cup Sled Dog Race in 1986 and they ran the first 500 mile race in February of that year. In 1989, they became Montana Sled Dog, Inc. Each February since then, MSDI has been hosting this distance race. It has gone through several distance changes, including adding a 250 mile race, a 300 mile race and changing the 500 mile race to a 350 mile continuous format ...

Become a Race Sponsor

Become a Race Sponsor Becoming a Race to the Sky Sponsor is a win-win relationship for any business. We have put together multiple marketing packages that will serve the dual purpose of promoting Your Business to the general public AND helping us with putting Race to the Sky -Long Distance Sled Dog Race, A Montana Tradition on. We are putting together a series of Public Service Announcements to air on both radio and TV from now until the race in February 2010. We have sponsorships available for these high visibility PSA at a very low cost per thousand viewers. Depending on your level ...

Buy a Mile

Buy a Mile and Support the Race For only a measly ten dollars - you can make a direct impact on this years race. Purchase one (or several) of the 500 miles available for our 25th Year Celebration of Sled Dog Racing here in the Great State of Montana. Simply Click on the Support button below and help us make this the best race ever.

Race Info

Race to the Sky Sled Dog Race Information What and Who We Are Montana’s premier winter sporting event is the Race to the Sky. Celebrating our twenty-fifth year, we are recognized as one of the most challenging and beautiful sled dog races in the world. It is an unusual test of physical power, mental toughness, teamwork, and the special bond between man and animal. Working together, they negotiate the trail through Montana’s scenic Rocky Mountains. Montana Sled Dog, Inc. (the nonprofit parent corporation of Race to the Sky) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation managed by a volunteer board of directors. Donations are ...

Race Rules

Race Rules 24th RACE TO THE SKY SLED DOG RACE February 12-18, 2009 OFFICIAL RULES AND INTERPRETATION P.O. Box 76, Olney, MT 59927, 406-881-DOGS SECTION I - ENTRY, PRE-RACE AND EQUIPMENT A. ENTRY FEE Races Entry Fee prior Jan. 23, 2009 Late Entry Fee after Jan. 23, 2009 200 mile $200.00 $250.00 300 mile $400.00 $500.00 Entries must be postmarked no later than January 23, 2009, to be eligible for early entry. No telephone entries will be accepted. Mushers requesting to enter as a late registrant must call (406)881-DOGS prior to February 7, 2009 and state their intentions to run Race to the Sky. Paperwork must still be completed prior to the entry being accepted. Faxing ...

Vet Program

Race to the Sky Veterinarian Program Race Veterinarians Come from Italy to Assist Race to the Sky The 2009 Race to the Sky is honored to have two International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association (ISDVMA) veterinarians coming to assist Race to the Sky for their upcoming race starting February 13th for the Vet Check, Downtown Helena. They will continue their support through the end of the race on February 17th. Dr. Laura Ravaschio was born in Genoa, Italy and Dr. Sergio Maffi from Rome, Italy will be assisting Race to the Sky this year keeping the dogs healthy. Dr. Ravaschio received one year of ...

Race Routes

Race Routes The Race to the Sky continues to grow in its reputation as a competitive event dedicated to challenging both mushers and their teams. The Race is a challenge unequaled in the sport because it is the most mountainous trail offered in the sport of distance mushing. The trail borders three nationally-designated wilderness areas and climbs to 6,000 feet. There is nothing like being behind a dog team on a moonlit night, shooting stars racing by, and the only sound within range is your own.

Mushing Symposium

Mushing Symposium Details When: September 12-13, 2009 Where: Red Lion Colonial Hotel - Helena, Montana 2301 Colonial Drive, 59601 Tel: 406-443-2100 Cost: To Be Announced Speakers: To Be Announced Stop back soon for exciting details!

Education

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Race to the Sky School Classroom Project"][/caption] Educational Opportunities Understanding working dogs and their relationships with their owners can provide a powerful insight into sled dogs. We at Race to the Sky embrace the opportunity to show civic groups as well as schools the humane and very special care these dog athletes receive. Contact us if you would like more information regarding our educational opportunities. Educational Book Available A classroom curriculum on teamwork for schools is available. This educational book is available for $10 to anyone wishing to teach teamwork and learn more about Race to the Sky ...

Race Elevations

Race Elevations Race to the Sky sled dog race is one of the most challenging long distance race in North America. With a terrain that crosses the continental divide heading south out of Camp Remini, to the 6000 ft elevations of Huckleberry Pass and Richmond ridge - Race to the Sky provides breath taking beauty as well as challenging terrain.