Race Begins at 11 AM January 16 at the Eagle Lake Public Beach

    Take the challenge of the midwinter classic in pristine Northern Maine! Aroostook County can be blustery and rugged in January. Prepare your team for a successful racing season and enjoy the camaraderie and competition among fellow mushers. Join teams from throughout the eastern US and Canada for this high caliper event now in it’s sixth year!
  • The weekend begins with a mandatory Pre-race meeting at 7:00 PM Friday, Jan 15.
  • Vet Checks must be scheduled for Friday afternoon or Saturday morning before the race.
  • The Race Begins at 11 AM January 16 at the Eagle Lake Public Beach with 2 minute intervals between teams.
  • The race will finish at the Eagle Lake Recreational Center late Saturday evening/early Sunday morning.
  • The weekend will conclude with the Awards Brunch at 10:30 AM Sunday January 17th.
  • Mission

    • It is the Eagle Lake Race Committee’s Mission to provide an early season middle distance race that is safe for both dog and drivers and of professional caliber.  It is our intent that experienced drivers will find the race challenging and competitive and novice drivers will gain the experience of an extended race that includes a checkpoint and layover. It is also our mission to promote the St. John Valley as an adventure tourism and scenic destination.

    Volunteer Page

    The Eagle Lake Sled Dog races thanks the dozens of volunteers that make this race operate smoothly!  Without you this race would not be possible!

    Volunteers are needed for this year’s race in the following areas:

    Trail Crew:

    Trails are being broken, packed and groomed continually before the race.  If you and a friend are interested in helping out with this monumental task and you have a snowmobile (preferably a long track) call Tenly @ 207-444-5207.  Help will also be needed in sign placement before the race.

    Start Setup:

    Help will be needed at the start staging area on Old Main St. near the Public Beach starting at 7 am.  Many tasks will need to be carried out before the race and taken down after the start.  Help will be needed for the following tasks:

    Start Chute
    Musher Parking
    Vet Helper
    PA Set Up
    Traffic Control/Road Crossings & Security
    Dog Handlers
    Cleanup

    Call John @ 207-316-6363 if you are interested in one of these positions.

    Checkpoint:

    Our Checkpoint is located @ Moosepoint Camps on Fish River Lake.  Teams will begin arriving at approximately 3 pm. If you are interested in helping out at the checkpoint you must have a four wheel drive vehicle (or know somebody that does) and be present by 2 pm.  Carpooling is needed as parking space at the checkpoint is limited.  Help will be needed for the following tasks:

    Escorting teams in and out
    Vet helper
    Gofer (hauling straw, food and water)
    Arrival/Departure Board Attendant
    Cleanup

    The checkpoint is an exciting place to work and witness the race as it begins to unfold!  Call John @ 207-316-6363 if you are interested in one of these positions.

    Finish Area:

    The finish is located at the Recreation Building/skating rink on Devoe Brook Road.  Teams may be arriving as early as 11pm. Help will be needed for the following tasks:

    Timing
    Advance lookout
    Handlers
    Finish Line Set up
    Arrival Board Attendant
    Cleanup

    Call John @ 207-316-6363 if you are interested in one of these positions.