2023 Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
Official Iditarod & Yukon Quest QualifierSpirit Unleashed!
VOLUNTEER
The Volunteer Sign Up form is now online. Please review race schedules (shown below) and volunteer descriptions (see volunteer tab in menu for more info) prior to signing up!
SPONSOR
Donate to this incredible event! Monetary as well as equipment, resources and other donations are appreciated. Contact us for more details
AUCTION
Experience the finish of the LAST GREAT RACE. Fly out on the IDITAROD trail. Visit checkpoints, see the excitement of these amazing dogs in their element, take in Alaska’s vast beauty, and experience Alaskan culture.
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
The Running of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge (ISDC) includes three races. The premier event is the 300 mile race, an Iditarod and Yukon Quest qualifier. Many participants in this race are also competing in the Rocky Mountain Triple Crown. Participating races include ISDC, Oregon’s Eagle Cap Extreme and Montana’s Race To The Sky.
New for 2023 is the two day 26 mile Warm Lake Stage Race.
Official 2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
JAN 21, 2023
Jan 21
2pm–4pm • The Ponderosa Center Ludwig Terrace and the ISDC present Meet the Musher!
Ponderosa Center
1117 E Lake St, McCall, Idaho
- Meet Sled Dog Racing Champion Musher Laurie Warren
- Laurie will describe what it's like to race her sled dogs
- Dr. Dawn Sessions will talk about how the veterinarians care for the dogs before and during the race.
- Project Filter will giveaway a sled dog ride at the Ceremonial Start
- Free refreshments
- Raffle Prizes
JAN 24 – 26, 2023 Warm Lake Stage Race
Jan 24
5pm • Pre-Race Musher Meeting
Jan 25
9am • Vet Checks
11am • Leg 1 Start
Finish early afternoon
Jan 26
10am • Leg 2 Start
Finish Early Afternoon
3pm • WLSR Awards Ceremony
North Shore Lodge & Resort
Start & Finish
North Shore Lodge & Resort
175 N Shoreline Dr. Cascade, ID
(From Cascade take Warm Lake Rd. 26 miles east to Warm Lake)
THE CEREMONIAL START IS BACK
The Ceremonial Start is an opportunity for more race fans to experience the excitement of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge – and a dog sled ride for lucky auction winners
- Replicates the Official Start
- Meet the Mushers
- Race Judges will speak and answer questions
- Ceremonial Start - with auction winner riders
JAN 29, 2023
*Limited shuttle service available from the Idaho First Bank Parking Lot!
8am Musher Meeting at Idaho First Bank (closed to the public)
9:30am–2:00pm • Vet Checks
Idaho First Bank Parking Lot
475 Deinhard Ln., McCall, Idaho
10:30am • Ceremonial Start Festivities Begin
The McCall Activity Barn
141 Moonridge Dr
McCall, Idaho
11am • High Bidder Dog Sled Rides
The McCall Activity Barn
3:00pm • High Bidder Dog Sled Rides
The McCall Activity Barn
JAN 30, 2023
Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp
117 Lakeshore Dr, Cascade Idaho
**No Parking at the Start
For Parking and Free Shuttle (Take Warm Lake Rd off HWY 55 and go east approximately two miles).
300 Mile Mushers arrive no later than 8am
100 Mile Mushers arrive no later than 12pm
10am • 300 Mile Race Start
2pm • 100 Mile Race Start
JAN 31, 2023
100 Mile Race Finish
WYE Campground Checkpoint
HWY 95 six miles west of New Meadows, then east on Tamarack View Dr.
New Meadows, Idaho
Early morning to early afternoon
6pm • 100 mile Post Race Musher Meeting (closed to the public)
Attendance is required by all 100 mile mushers. Musher Handlers Welcome.
7pm • 100 mile Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Meadow Creek Golf Resort Clubhouse
2975 Kimberland Dr., New Meadows, ID
Closed to the public. Free to Mushers, Handlers, Volunteers, Veterinarians,Sponsors and Race Officials
FEB 01, 2023
300 Mile Race Finish
Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp
117 Lakeshore Dr, Cascade Idaho
Throughout the day
FEB 02, 2023
12pm • Post Race Musher Meeting (closed to the public)
Attendance is required by all 300 mile mushers.
Musher Handlers Welcome.
1pm • 300 Mile Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Meadow Creek Golf Resort Clubhouse
2975 Kimberland Dr., New Meadows, ID
Closed to the public. Free to Mushers, Handlers, Volunteers, Veterinarians,Sponsors and Race Officials
CHECKPOINTS
Experience the Adventure!
See the race from all of our road-accessible checkpoints.
Lake Cascade, Platt Warming Hut, Little Ski Hill, WYE Campground, Smiths Ferry
View the 2022 Race Gallery
photos credit Melissa Shelby Photography