Events Schedule
Races
8 mile
Saturday, January 14, 2023 beginning at 12 noon at the Snow Dump Race Start on Greg Kruschek Avenue.
This race has a minimum of 5 dogs and a maximum of 8.
The 8-mile race will travel around the Gold Hill Loop.
The purse will be $500
If you plan to participate in the 8 mile race please make your intentions known by sending an email to Jessica (Burr) Lemaire, at lemaire.jess@gmail.com no later than Thursday January 12, 2023
16 mile
Saturday, January 21, 2023 beginning at 12 noon at the Snow Dump Race Start on Greg Kruschek Avenue
This race has a minimum of 5 dogs and a maximum of 12. Race route to be determined based on trail conditions.
The purse will be $800
If you plan to participate in the 16 mile race please make your intentions known by sending an email to Jessica (Burr) Lemaire, at lemaire.jess@gmail.com no later than Thursday January 19, 2023
20 mile
Saturday February 4, 2023 beginning at 12:00 noon at the Snow Dump Race Start on Greg Kruschek Avenue
This race has a minimum of 5 dogs and a maximum of 12. Race route to be determined based on trail conditions.
The purse will be $1000
If you plan to participate in the 20 mile race please make your intentions known by sending an email to Jessica (Burr) Lemaire, at lemaire.jess@gmail.com no later than Thursday February 2, 2023.
60 mile in two 30 mile heats
Saturday and Sunday February 18 & 19, 2023 beginning both days at 12 noon at the Snow Dump Race Start on Greg Kruschek Avenue
This race has a 5 dog minimum and a maximum of 12. Race route to be determined based on trail conditions. Racers will run 30 miles Saturday and return to their homes after the Saturday run. The remaining 30 miles will be run the next day.
The Purse will be $2000
If you plan to participate in the 60 mile race please make your intentions known by sending an email to Jessica (Burr) Lemaire, at lemaire.jess@gmail.com no later than Thursday February 16. 2023
Spring Carnival
The Spring Carnival will be held March 25, 26,27, 2023. Details to be announced.
The Nome Kennel Club race rules will apply to all races. Please make sure you read and understand the rules prior to participating in a race. Race rules will be posted on nomekennelclub.com.
List of racing dogs and proof of vaccinations (Rabies and Parvo) must be submitted to the Race Marshall, person to to be announced, by 5 pm on the Friday before you plan to race. For the January 14th race vaccination records can be sent to lemaire.jess@gmail.com by 5pm Friday January 13 or shown in person to the race marshall the day of the event.
Other Events
The Nome Kennel Club will be hosting a series of dog related educational talks via zoom. More information to follow.
The Nome Kennel Club will host a Skijoring race this spring. Information to follow.