Saturday, February 4, 2012
1:30 p.m.
Ski with your best friend…your dog! Skijoring teams race around Lake of the Isles before finishing in Uptown. 7km, 4.5km, and 2.5 km distances. With the grand Uptown finish, the Chuck & Don’s Skijoring Loppet is a fan-favorite. Come watch if you’re curious or come race if you’re ready for some great winter fun!
| Entry fee paid by: | July 31 | November 30 | January 15 | January 31 |
| Skijor Loppet: | $22 | $25 | $28 | $32 |
There is no race day registration. Online registration ends on the Tuesday evening before the event.
The Chuck & Don’s 7K race is part of the National Skijoring Championships. The two-day Championship events include both the Chuck & Don’s 7K and the individual start two-dog 14K race at Theodore Wirth Park on Sunday. There are three Championship categories. First, the best one-dog teams in the 7K will be crowned the one-dog champions (awards for the Championship categories will be on Sunday). Second, the best two-dog team on Sunday will be the champions in the two-dog competition. Third, the best overall teams for the two-day competition will be the overall National Champions. The overall best teams are determined by adding each team’s times together for the Chuck & Don’s 7K and the Chuck & Don’s 14K on Sunday.
Race Format
Skijoring teams will line up side-by-side and will start in waves. For larger waves, skiers will have to self-seed – with the front line reserved for those teams competing for the National Skijoring Championship. Advanced teams will start at 1:30 p.m. Recreational and novice teams will start after. The finish is at the Loppet finish line in Uptown.
Key times:
Check-in starts at 11:00 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m. in the registration tent at the Lagoon between Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun.
12:45 – Skijorers Meeting
1:15 – Call to Start
1:30 p.m. – Skijoring 7K starts
1:40 p.m. – Skijoring 4.5K starts
1:45 – Skijoring 2.5K starts
2:30 (or as soon as possible) Skijor Loppet Awards at Finish line.
Race Rules:
Participants are responsible for reading, understanding and complying with published race rules. Any changes or adjustments to these rules will be communicated during the mandatory Skijorers’ meeting held prior to the race. Safety is of utmost concern for all and rules will be altered to ensure safety. No pulks, sleds or other carriers are permitted.
Download Saturday’s Race Rules PDF
The National Skijoring Championship is Sanctioned by the International Federation of Sleddog Sports, Inc.
For more information about the IFSS, visit http://www.sleddogsport.net
For more information about skijoring visit http://www.skijorusa.org
Course Map:
Packet Pickup:
Participants can pickup their packets on Friday night from 6:00 to 9:00 at the Loppet Registration Center in Calhoun Square. On Saturday, packets for this event must be picked up at the Lake of the Isles Lagoon Registration Tent starting at 11:00 am. The starting area for this event is on Lake of the Isles.
Parking:
Street parking is available on E & W Lake of the Isles Parkways and E & W Lake of the Isles Boulevards surrounding Lake of the Isles.
Awards:
There are cash prizes for the top three teams in the following categories:
7K One-Dog Competition
Men
$150 check, 1st place medal
$100 check, 2nd place medal
$50 check, 3rd place medal
Women
$150 check, 1st place medal
$100 check, 2nd place medal
$50 check, 3rd place medal
The top three finishers in the 4.5km and 2.5km categories receive gift certificates to Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet in the amounts shown below:
Top Three 4.5k Finishers
$100 Gift Certificate
$50 Gift Certificate
$25 Gift Certificate
Top Three 2.5k Finishers
$100 Gift Certificate
$50 Gift Certificate
$25 Gift Certificate
Classes
7km: While open to all teams, the 7 kilometer race is part of the National Skijoring Championship. This race will feature some of the best skijoring teams in North America. One-dog race teams make two loops around Lake of the Isles before heading into the grand finish in Uptown. Cash prizes for the top three teams in the 7K race. Limit of one dog in this event.
4.5km: The 4.5 kilometer race takes one lap around Lake of the Isles and then heads directly up to the finish in Uptown. Chuck & Don’s gift card prizes to the top three teams in the 4.5K race. One or two dogs are permitted in this event.
2.5km: The 2.5K race takes an abbreviated loop around Lake of the Isles and then heads up the finish in Uptown. Chuck & Don’s gift card prizes to the top three teams in the 2.5K race. Limit of one dog in this event.
Read the official rules to view more information about the race classes.
Lodging:
The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is offering special rates for participants and their dogs. Contact the hotel directly at 952-847-6900 for more information and to make reservations.
