The 16th Annual Chemult Sled Dog Races, scheduled for January 16-17, 2010
Wednesday 1/13/2010 Update: The race is on! The forecast is for cooler temps on the weekend. Groomer will be out on the trails Thursday and Friday.
Tentative Timeline for each day
7:30 am Mandatory meeting
8:30 am Mid-distance, single start, 2 min. intervals. (Course length depends on snow conditions.)
9:00 am 10-dog sprint, single start, 2 min. intervals
9:30 am Skijor Pro, single start, 1 min. intervals
10:30 am 6-dog sprint, dual start, 2 min. intervals
11:30 am 4-dog sprint, dual start, 2 min. intervals
12:30 am Sponsor/Media race
1:30 am Novice, Skijor Rec., Junior, single start (Timing & distance depends on entries and snow conditions.)
Friday Night
Friday night’s informal gathering is hosted by the Chemult Library, in the little red building behind the Wheel Cafe. Snacks and beverage will be served from 5-8 p.m. Racers’ packets will be available at this location. Choose a parking spot cautiously Friday night because of the semi-truck traffic at the Pilot Travel Center Truck Stop. Race packets may also be picked-up between 7:00-7:30 a.m. Saturday at the race site.
Saturday banquet
Saturday’s banquet will be served at the Chemult FireHall, and is brought to you by the Chemult Rural Fire Protection District.
Everyone is invited to attend! All proceeds go to their volunteer fire department and ambulance service. Please plan to attend this and show your support for the community that brings us such a great race. Dinner will be offered from 6-8 p.m. The meal consists of main course, side dishes,
dessert and drink for $12.00. Cost for children 10 years and under is $5.00. Entertainment by the local chapter of the Old Time Fiddlers will be provided.
The drawing for our many raffle items will also occur at this time. Please do not bring alcoholic beverages to the banquet.