UNDERDOG RACE DATE IS APRIL 4, 2015
The Underdog was started in 2005. It is a race designed to be a competitive race for the small Kennel owner. e hope that every musher competitive or not come out and enjoy themselves.
1. Running of the Race Timed Start The race is 50 Miles Exact Trail will be discussed at the Pre-race meeting (TBA) Race starts no matter the weather..
The race marshal has final say over any matter from start of race to closing. Anyone with complaints must contact the Marshall within reasonable time. Mandatory gear is also part of the rules.
2. Passing All Dogs must have necklines (Including leaders) unless you are running a single leader.
a) Any team which is caught after the 2 miles of start must give way if asked by the faster team. The over taken team must come to a complete stop, if asked.
b) Any Musher whose team cannot properly pass a stopped team will not be given the right of way
c) First 2 miles and the last 1 Mile of the race trail will be considered as no man’s land. Trail does not have to be given if asked in this area
3. Mandatory Gear
a) Axe
b) Knife
c) Matches and Lighter
d) Working Headlamp
e) Sleeping Bag
f) 4 Pounds of dog food/per dog.
Items a, b, c, d, e must be present at start and finish of the race.
Any missing items will result in a 30 minute penalty per item.
(dog food does not need to be present at finish line).
Mandatory gear will be checked at start, and finish line.
4. Dogs
• 7 Dog Maximum, •
No Dog Drops
• No abuse of any kind towards dogs, volunteers, or other mushers.
