Northern Pines
Sled Dog Kids FUN Mutt Run

Northern Pines Sled Dog Race. Sprint and Mid-Distance races, W3PO Sanctioned Weight Pull and Kids Fun Mutt Run, are all at the Event Center in 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, path. Dogs must be of reasonable size and healthy. An adult must accompany each child to help handle your dog.

Dog sleds and a pulling harness will be supplied. A pool of dogs "may" be available to borrow by any child that wants to participate but doesn’t have their own dog. However, due to the limited availability of dogs in our Mutt Run pool, we encourage participants to bring their own dog.

LOCATION

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

Date: February 8th, 2025
Check-In at 12:30 p.m.
Start Time at 1:00 p.m. Awards presented on site immediately following this fun event. $10 Entry Fee for each mini-musher.

VISITOR & MUTT RUN PARKING

Event Location

A fun event your child will remember for years

This is a REAL Mushing Mutt Race of 75 feet while the Child Rides on a REAL Dog Sled !

Currently, registrations are limited to 30 entries. Entry fees are non-refundable. Please Read the Rules, Race Waiver and Photo Release Shown Below!

For Dogs of All Shapes and Sizes

Interested in volunteering?

... to help out with the race? Would you like to be a sled dog race Volunteer? Please join us!

MUTT RUN REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN

CLICK HERE

NORTHERN PINES MUTT RULES & PROCEDURES

1. No aggressive dogs may be entered. You are expected to have your pet under control at all times. Dogs must have current Rabies and DHLPP vaccinations.

2. A limited number of entries (30) will be accepted. Entry fee is $10/person. The “Kids Fun Mutt Run” registration form is available above. Entry fees are non-refundable. Same day registration will only be allowed if: 1) Slots are available, and 2) You provide your own dog.

3. A pool of dogs “MAY” be available to borrow for those children that don’t have a pet but still want to participate. We encourage participants to bring their own dog as our pool of dogs is limited and we may not be able to accommodate everyone.

4. The NPSDR prohibits dogs in certain areas at the facility. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times (retractable leashes are NOT allowed) and owners must clean up after their dogs.

5. Participants must be present at least 30 minutes before the event.

6. Entrants will be organized based on the child’s age: 4 to 8 and 9 to 12 years of age. Winners are determined by their time to complete the 75 foot course. Jr. Mushers have two (2) minutes to finish the course. Fastest time wins. Participant awards will be given to the top three places.

7. Dog sleds will be provided.

8. All competitors assume full responsibility for their pets. Each participant/guardian will be required to sign an Consent/Waiver and Photo Release.

9. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you have all the required dog vaccinations for the dog(s) you entered and will (1) submit to the NPSDR Committee, all vaccine records and (2) contact your veterinarian to authorize the release of all dog vaccinations records within 7 days if requested by the NPSDR Race Marshall.

10. Failure to comply with any of the above rules will result in disqualification and we reserve the right to refuse/dismiss any entries.

Upon entering the Northern Pines Sled Dog Race
Mutt Run, all entrants will be required to agree to the following Race Waiver and Photo Release.

I release the Iron River Area Chamber of Commerce (IRCC), Northern Pines Golf Course & Event Center (NPGC), all sponsoring groups and volunteers from all liability or injury and I accept full responsibility for myself and my child’s participation in this event.

I’m applying to participate in the Northern Pines Sled Dog Race (NPSDR) Mutt Run event in Iron River, Wisconsin. I acknowledge that these events are a test of a person’s physical and mental capabilities and carries with it the potential of property loss, serious injury to the participant and their dog. The risks include, but are not limited to: actions of other people including, but not limited to, the NPSDR race organization, IRCC, Town of Hughes, Bayfield County, NPGC, participants, handlers, volunteers, spectators, event producers, the sponsoring or promoting bodies, race officials, or race personnel, weather and physical conditions of the event area and/or other natural conditions, interactions with other participants and their dogs, man made situations of any kind whatsoever pertaining to or during the event. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating in the Northern Pines Sled Dog Race Mutt Run.

Further, I understand the IRCC, NPSDR organization, NPGC are organizations that support family oriented events and their actions directly benefit me. I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow myself and my child’s photo, video, or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and/or assigns. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above event shall be resolved under Wisconsin Law.