Come join us and bring your kids for a magical and heart warming event as we open the 2026 Idaho Sled Dog Challenge.  Meet the incredible dogs- the true athletes of the trail. 

Visit with the mushers and see the extraordinary bond between them and their dogs, hear their stories from the trail, learn what it’s really like to run a dog team through the vast and unforgiving wilderness and explore specialized equipment that makes it all possible.

Watch Veterinarians in action as they perform health checks on every dog, explain their process, answering questions, and highlighting the outstanding care these four – legged competitors receive.  Learn from race officials as they share an overview of the race, the trail, the challenges, and rules to keep the races safe and fair.