W3PO SANCTIONED
WEIGHT PULLING

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and How Fast and Hard They Can Pull


From express to freight, sled dogs in all sizes. Big or small, we’ll run them all. This will be a maximum weight in the shortest time pulled event that will let you see just how powerful man’s best friend can be. Open to all healthy, fully vaccinated dogs. Proper weight pulling harness required. Pulling distance is 16 feet over packed snow. This will be a W3PO sanctioned event/rules.
WEIGHT PULL REGISTRATIONS ARE CLOSED

Canine Weight Pulling

... is an exciting sport where a single dog, fitted with a specially designed weight-pulling or freighting harness, works to pull a cart or sled loaded with weights a set distance of 16 feet—on surfaces ranging from dirt and snow to carpet or rails—within a limited amount of time. This competition tests strength, teamwork, and determination, while honoring the history of dogs as freight haulers across the Northwoods.

It’s a thrilling spectacle for the whole family! While cheering on these remarkable athletes, spectators can enjoy the lively festival atmosphere with food, local vendors, and fun activities for all ages. Come experience the power, spirit, and excitement of canine weight pulling and make it a day to remember at the Northern Pines Sled Dog Race!

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The event is free

Rosettes Awarded for Most Weight Pulled, Most Weight Pulled per Body Pound and Slowest Successful Pull.

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LOCATION

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

Date: February 7th, 2026
9 ~ 10a.m. weigh-in for Weight Pull. 10a.m. Weight Pull starts.
Same Day Registrations are Allowed
Weight Pull awards presented at the chute. Registration fee is $20.

Our staff will be conducting vaccination checks prior to the start of the race and weight pull events. Drivers must provide dog vaccination records when requested.

WEIGHT PULL PARKING

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.
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Interested in volunteering?

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

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Northern Pines Sled Dog Race, NPSDR, Sprint and Mid-Distance Dog Racing, W3PO Weight Pull and Kids Fun Mutt Run  in Iron River WI. Lets go dog mushing.

OUR SPONSOR FOR THE NPSDR WEIGHT PULL

Stephanie See
W3PO Weight Pull Coordinator
and Chief Judge

Stephanie See - Weight Pull Chief Judge - NPSDR
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