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20 Best Sled Dog Races

  • January 5, 2025
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20 best sled dog races

We have come up with the 20 Best Sled Dog Races in the world to follow as a fan based on a rigorous criteria: 

One main criteria was the amount of overall reach amongst the fans. We used the Google Search Console plug in which is used to see what people are searching for on the platform. We also used social media reach, articles in the media, news coverage and more. 

Also, a good sled dog race for fans can be exciting if it has a strong base of fans, good media coverage and a clear main event:

 
  • Strong fan base
    A race with a large group of fans who attend and follow the race through the media will develop name recognition. This will attract more media coverage and sponsors, and bring more people to the community.
  • Good media coverage
    A race with good media coverage before, during, and after the race will help build a fan base.
  • Clear main event
    A race with a clear main event will be more exciting for fans than a race with multiple classes.
  • Kusko 300
  • Beargrease
  • Pedigree Stage Stop
  • Klondike Dog Derby
  • Race to the Sky
  • Femundlopet
  • UP-200
  • Junior Iditarod
  • Copper Dog 150
  • Can-Am
  • Finnmarkslopet
  • T-Dog 200
  • Underdog 100
  • Eagle River Classic
  • Iditarod
  • Fur Rondy
  • Norway Trail
  • Iron Paws
  • Yukon Quest Alaska
  • Bergebyløpet 

Note: We did not tabulate this list from a mushing or racing perspective as that would be a different criteria. 

Did we miss your favorite race? Let us know why.

Honorable mentions according to the fans on our Facebook page:

  • Canadian Challenge 
  • Copper Basin 300
  • The Pas
  • Kobuk-440
  • Open North American 
  • Limited North American 
  • The All Alaska Sweepstakes
  • Fire Plug 120
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