Wilderness 4-Dog Sled Official 4-mile Race Rules
In addition to the following rules, the general race rules also apply to this race.
A. Course: The 4-mile race trail is a scenic loop that traverses varied terrain across privately owned property on snowmobile or non-snowmobile groomed trails.
B. Conditions of Entry: The race is limited to 15 teams. All entries and any changes to entries must be done through John Osmond at wildernesssleddograce@gmail.com.
Entry Milestones
A $50 fee will be charged for any bad checks.
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All out-of-country mushers will need to send money orders, certified checks or pay through the
website www.100milewildernessrace.org using PayPal.
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If possible, please use the Google Doc entry form and click on the link at the end that will take you to
PayPal for the payment of your entry fee.
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All entrants must attend the drivers’ meeting on Saturday, February 7, 2026, time to be determined, at
Leisure Life Resort.
Note: Bibs will be drawn at the drivers meeting to determine when each musher leaves the starting
line. There will be a $20.00 deposit for race bibs; musher’s who choose to keep their bib will forfeit
their $20.00 deposit.
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Rabies certificates and DHLPP vaccinations will be checked.
C. Number of Dogs: Drivers must start the race with no fewer than 3 and no more than 4 dogs.
D. Race Start: The official start date is Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Leisure Life Resort in Greenville, Maine. The starting time is approximately 11:00 a.m. Teams will leave the starting line in 3-minute intervals.
E. Required Gear:
1.) Drivers shall wear their identifying bibs at the start and finish of the race. At all other times the bibs may either be worn or be displayed prominently on the sled.
2.) All dogs shall be harnessed in single or double file. All harnesses shall be padded around the neck and chest areas.
3.) Ganglines may be cable, cable core, or any synthetic or natural material, but chains are not allowed. If cable ganglines are used, the driver must have cable cutters easily accessible.
C. Number of Dogs: Drivers must start the race with no fewer than 3 and no more than 4 dogs.
D. Race Start: The official start date is Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Leisure Life Resort in Greenville, Maine. The starting time is approximately 11:00 a.m. Teams will leave the starting line in 3-minute intervals.
E. Required Gear:
1.) Drivers shall wear their identifying bibs at the start and finish of the race. At all other times the bibs may either be worn or be displayed prominently on the sled.
2.) All dogs shall be harnessed in single or double file. All harnesses shall be padded around the neck and chest areas.
3.) Ganglines may be cable, cable core, or any synthetic or natural material, but chains are not allowed. If cable ganglines are used, the driver must have cable cutters easily accessible.
G. Dropped Dogs: All dogs that are unable to complete the course must finish in the sled.
H. Outside Assistance: All food and water to be used during the race must be carried from the start.
I. Withdrawal from the race: Drivers wishing to withdraw from the race must wait for the sweeper vehicle for further instruction.\
J. Drivers are reminded that this is a sportsman class and the values of good sportsmanship should prevail. In this atmosphere, we hope to encourage and develop new drivers and teams; any veterans of racing should be courteous and helpful toward this end.
K. Proper cold weather clothing for the musher is recommended
L. Awards: To be determined.