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Cancellation Notice
After extensive deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Race to the Sky. The safety of our mushers, dogs, volunteers, and supporters is always our top priority.
This winter’s trail conditions—bare ground, icy and rock‑hard sections, unseasonably warm temperatures, and no measurable snow in the forecast—left us without a safe or sustainable route for the race.
We know how disappointing this is for everyone who trains, volunteers, sponsors, and follows the race each year. We deeply appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to coming back strong for the 2027 Race to the Sky.

Register For The 2025 Mushing Webinar

Montana Sled Dog, Inc. Presents
Mushing Webinar – Oct. 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd at 7 PM CST
Four online talks by experienced experts including Holistic Mushing, Mid-Distance Racing in Hilly Terrain, Enhancing the Handler's Role, and Assessing and Managing Dehydration in Sled Dogs​
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New Merch Arrival!

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Our History Race to the Sky is Montana’s premier winter sporting event, and recognized as one of the most challenging and beautiful sled dog races in the world.​ In 1986, the races debuted under the name of the Montana Governor’s Cup Sled Dog Race, featuring the inaugural 500-mile continuous race in February of that year. Since then, Race to the Sky has remained an Iditarod qualifier.​ Our Races are a test of physical strength, mental toughness, teamwork, and a special bond between man and his canine friends. Working together, teams negotiate the trail through Montana’s scenic Rocky Mountains. Picture

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Meet The 2026 Mushers

100 Mile Mushers

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Race to the Sky Schedule – Feb. 7-11, 2025

Friday, Feb. 7, Lincoln

1-3 p.m. 300 Mile Vet Check, Hi-Country
3-5:30 p.m. Driver’s meeting – mushers and handlers only, Montanan
6-8 p.m. Pre-race Dinner, Montanan

Saturday, Feb. 8, Hi-Country Snack Foods, Lincoln

11-1 p.m. 100 Mile Vet Check (Jr. and Adult)
2 p.m. Start of all races, 300 first then 100

Saturday, Feb. 8-9, White Tail Ranch Checkpoint, Ovando

6 p.m. Teams start coming into checkpoint
(100 milers have a 6-hour layover)

Sunday-Monday, Feb. 9, Seeley Lake

5:30 a.m.-noon 100 Mile teams finish, Morrell Cr. Trailhead
1 p.m. 100 Mile Awards SL Community Center

Monday- Feb. 9 White Tail/Hi-Country Snack Foods, Lincoln

7 p.m. on Finish shortened 300 Mile race (Between 7 p.m. and midnight.) due to difficult trail conditions.

Press Releases

| Location The race starts just outside of Lincoln Montana at the Hi-Country parking lot​​ **Hi-Country Snack Foods Inc.**1 N Lincoln Gulch Rd Lincoln MT 59639 | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |