The Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club is excited to host the second annual Osceola Tug Hill Dryland Challenge! This event is on the cross country ski trails of the Osceola Tug Hill XC Ski Center.
This year's race is both ISDRA sanctioned and an IFSS World Cup accredited race. We will be following ISDRA rules.
Saturday Driver’s Meeting - 7:00 a.m.
Saturday Start Time - 7:30 a.m.
Sunday Start Time - 7:00 a.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE RACE MARSHAL:
The Osceola Tug Hill Dryland Race Officials have been doing a lot behind the scenes; we all have been watching the weather forecast and are aware the weekend may not provide the most conducive conditions for a dryland event. We have also been in constant contact over the last several days with each other. I want to assure you, dog safety is our number one priority.
Bibs will begin to be handed out at 6:30 a.m. at the large black trailer by the lone tree in the parking area. Please get your bib early! We will be moving the drivers meeting to 7:00 a.m. Saturday; the first class will run at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The drivers meeting will be very short; I will basically touch on some very important items and provide any last minute information or changes. I encourage mushers in both 6 and 4 dog classes to have dogs dropped and equipment ready prior to the drivers meeting, so that you are sure to have enough time to properly prepare. I am including the link to the ISDRA websites Dryland rules. I very STRONGLY suggest everyone take the time to visit the site and refresh yourself on all of the rules, mainly the passing rules and the required equipment. Because we are trying to ensure the safety of the dogs, I will NOT be spending time going over many rules. I also strongly suggest if you have questions ask before you are in the chute. There will be several ISDRA Directors, myself, and the Chute Judge available.
https://isdra.org/.../docu.../Dryland_Race_Rules_2019-08.pdf
The race team and I do not expect any issues for the first one or two classes, the trail is well shaded and the night time temperatures will be chilly. If we find the temperatures are rising at a faster than anticipated rate, it may be possible we may use the shorter mileage trail for any further classes. PLEASE, pay attention for any announcements; we will make those decisions as the race progresses. I want to again stress, we are taking dog safety seriously. I know many of you have concerns, we all understand. There will also be cooling pools available for your dogs if you feel they are needed. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me or Christina Gates.
One more thing; you have good dogs, you have good people, we put them all in one place and we will have one hell of a good time. See you at the race!
~Mark Broughton
PSDC Membership
PSDC membership is required for all participants. Please use this link to join/renew PSDC membership:
Registered Breed Classes
Registered Breed drivers must submit paperwork to the PSDC website by Monday, 10/6/25 at 11:59 p.m. EST for review by the Registered Breed Official. Registered Breed drivers who do not submit paperwork before the deadline will automatically race in the Pro/All Breed class. Paperwork should be readily available on race day for further review if requested. Dogs who have raced and been registered with PSDC from 2016-2025 do not need to be resubmitted. Registered Breeds must be AKC/CKC/UKC Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, or Samoyeds. No PAL/ILP Dog. Please use this link:
Race Information
Entry Fees
6 & 4 Dog Rig Pro & Registered Breed - $55
6 & 4 Dog Rig Sport - $45
2 & 1 Dog Bikejor Pro & Registered Breed - $53
2 & 1 Dog Bikejor Sport - $43
2 & 1 Dog Scooter Pro & Registered Breed - $53
2 & 1 Dog Scooter Sport - $43
Men's and Women's Canicross - $51
Junior 3 Dog Rig/2 Wheels/Canicross - $20
Fun Run Saturday - $20
*Entry fee includes a trail use fee to the landowners.
Class Order
2.5 Mile Trail
6 Dog Rig
4 Dog Rig
2 Dog Bikejor
2 Dog Scooter
1 Dog Bikejor
Junior 3 Dog Rig
1.4 Mile Trail
1 Dog Scooter
Junior 2 Wheels - 1 Dog Bikejor/Scooter
Men's Canicross
Women's Canicross
Junior Canicross
Saturday Only Fun Run
Entries close Wednesday, 10/8/25 at 11:59 p.m. EST. No late entries! No changes to registration will occur after registration closes. Registered Breed drivers must submit paperwork to the PSDC website by Wednesday, 10/8/25 at 11:59 p.m. EST
In the event that the race is canceled, class registration fees will be refunded except the processing fee.
All entries will be online via Runsignup by the stated deadline. No phone, email, social media, or fax entries will be accepted.
In-person Driver's meeting is on Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. on-site.
Start Times: Saturday - 8:00 AM /Sunday - 7:00 AM
Schedule is subject to change due to weather. Watch for updates!
Trail
Adult wheeled classes except 1-dog scooter and Junior Rig will run 2.5 miles throughout wooded, grassy trails. Teams should prepare for rolling hills, some steeper than others, throughout the course.
Canicross, 1-dog scooter, and Junior 2-wheel classes will run 1.4 miles through wooded, grassy trails. Teams should prepare for rolling hills throughout the course.
Fun run will run the 1.0 mile trail through wooded, grassy trails. This trail is relatively flat.
Additional Information
Camping: There is plenty of room for camping at the grassy site. Camping is $15 per night.
Food: there will be some food available at the race site and there are also nearby options.
Parking: a parking map will be shared closer to race date.
Spectators: Human spectators are welcome, but please keep your pets at home. Admission and parking is free.
Contact
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at psdc.race@gmail.com