The Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club is excited to host the third 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 for all classes and an IFSS World Cup accredited race for bikejor, scooter, and canicross.

Osceola Tug Hill XC Ski Center
1486 Osceola Rd, Camden, NY 13316
October 31-November 1, 2026
In-person Driver's meeting is on Saturday morning, time TBA (on-site)
Race start times: Saturday - TBA / Sunday - TBA

Registration opens THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 at 8:00 a.m.

Registration

Entry Deadline

Entries close Wednesday, 10/28/26 at 8:00 p.m. ET. No late entries! No changes to registration will occur after registration closes. 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.

PSDC Membership

PSDC membership is required for all participants. Please use this link to join/renew PSDC membership: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/PennsylvaniaSledDogClub

Registered Breed drivers must submit paperwork to the PSDC website by Wednesday, 10/28/26 at 8:00 p.m. ET. 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 2016-2026 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: https://www.pasleddogclub.com/registered-breed-entry

Musher Info

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 will include a trail use fee to the landowners.

Class Order

2.2 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

1 Mile Trail

  • Fun Run (Saturday Only)

Trail

Adult wheeled classes except 1-dog scooter and Junior Rig will run 2.2 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.

Camping

There is plenty of room for camping at the grassy site. Camping is $20 for one night, $35 for two nights.

Food

There will be 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.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at psdc.race@gmail.com

Officials

Race Marshall: Mark Broughton
Trail Boss: Ryan Benner
Race Organizer: Roy Smith
Chute Judge: Tabetha Kopta
Registered Breed: Ronald Klepadlo
Chief Timer: John Gates

Place

1486 Osceola Road
Camden, NY US 13316

Emergency Vet

Veterinary Medical Center of CNY
5841 Bridge St, East Syracuse NY 13057