Jan. 31- Feb. 1, So Make Your Plans!

​Afer our inaugural race in 2025, mushers said they had never had such a wonderful race experience. From the picturesque surroundings to a superbly groomed “superhighway” course with many twists and turns and no roads or railroad tracks to cross, it was both a safe and enjoyable experience. The
food was phenomenal, the people truly welcoming, and cheering fans at multiple sites encouraged mushers and dogs alike. The 2026 event should be even more challenging and exciting for all, so we look forward to having you join us.

2026 Race Registration

Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race (HHDSR) Registration link below opens at 6 p.m. EST, Sunday, November 16th, 2025! ​
Race participation is limited on a "First come, first served" basis.

Register

Select a Race

Select the race you would like to participate in and complete the registration and payment process. At the end of the registration, you will be asked for additional information about yourself and your team. We will use this information, and an action photo of you, to create a Musher’s Profile to help build your race recognition and fanbase via our websites and social media. By providing us with this information, you’re also giving us permission to use it for the stated purpose. You must register each race entrant one at a time to allow us to capture the musher information for each registration.

2026 Hiawatha Heritage Dog Sled Race

In 2026, we are featuring three races: HHDSR 80 Professional; HHDSR 30 Intermediate; and HHDSR 3 Youth. All races start and finish at the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club Activities Complex.

A

HHDSR 80 Professional will be an 8-dog, 80-mile overnight endurance race run in two segments. Teams will run a 40-mile loop twice for total of 80 miles. The first segment will be run on Saturday evening starting at 7 p.m., and the final segment is on Sunday morning with a 7 a.m. start. Teams will spend the night at the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club Activities Complex, and the Activities Building will remain open all night as a mushers’ warming center. Race Fee is $275.

B

HHDSR 30 Intermediate will be a 6-dog, 30-mile daytime race following last year’s course. It will depart at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. Race Fee is $200.

C

HHDSR 3 is a 3-dog race competing across a 3-mile trail, with the ability to participate even if you show up with only two dogs. The race will start at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31. It’s open to mushers 12 and younger, and a guardian may accompany. Race is free of charge to build youth engagement in the sport!

Entry / Refunds / Registration Waitlist

Entry is accepted after 6 p.m. Nov. 16, 2025. Here’s your link:
https://www.hiawathaclub.com/Activities/Hiawatha_Heritage_DogSledRace

No entry accepted after 11:59 p.m., Dec. 15, 2025. Refunds are typically issued within two weeks of notification to withdraw up to Jan. 15, 2026. Withdrawals after Jan 15, 2026, will be at 50% of deposit. Registration is limited to 25 teams per race. A waitlist will be created for all entries beyond the first 25.