South River is hosting dog sled races that now serve as a qualifier for the World Cup, featuring participants from Quebec, Ontario, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The event includes one and two dog races, skijor races, and a junior category, with the one-dog skijor, two-dog, and four-dog sled races qualifying for the upcoming World Cup. Local organizers aim to increase the trail's length to qualify the remaining categories, and the event also serves as a Gold Ticket event for winning dog sledders to represent their province at the Nationals.

By the Numbers
  • Participants from Quebec, Ontario, New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
  • Categories include one and two dog races, skijor races, and a junior category
  • One-dog skijor, two-dog, and four-dog sled races qualify for the World Cup
State of Play
  • Trail length expansion is being pursued to qualify all categories for future World Cups
  • Participants praised the local races and the quality of the trail
  • Local volunteers are key to the success of the event
What's Next

The local trail's expansion to qualify all categories for future World Cups is a key focus, with an emphasis on ensuring the safety of dogs and mushers during races.

Bottom Line

The South River dog sled races have quickly evolved to become a significant event, serving as a World Cup qualifier and a Gold Ticket event, with a focus on trail expansion for future participation in the World Cup.