Trophies awarded to top finishers

Professional sled dog race drivers are welcome to run but are not eligible for trophies.

* Other breeds are welcome to run, and are eligible for class placements.

We will run snow or no snow - if no snow, bring your non-motorized rigs or scooters.  Possible Cani-cross race if no snow!!

The Northern Heritage Run is proud to be supported by:
Free Spirit Outfitters            Norlake Dock Service
Samoyed Club of America       Samoyed Club of Minneapolis St. Paul

Proceeds of the race go to the Heartland Animal Rescue Team Abby Fund and the Northland Arboretum

Mushers  meeting 7am  Feb. 22  at Northwest Pizza/Bread and Bagel,  at 406 W. Washington St. (also Hwy 210 ) just east of the Mississippi River Bridge.

Accomodations:
Country Inn & Suites 218-828-2161, 800-456-4000
Days Inn 218-829-0391,800-329-7466
Downtown Motel 218-829-4789
Econo Lodge 218-   è828-0027  800-424-4777
Paul Bunyan Inn 218-829-3571    877-BUNYAN
Be sure to reserve your room early:  brochure on lodging available on request. Please tell your accomodation host that you will have dogs.

Race start:  9 a.m. both days
Race site: Northland Arboretum, just behind the Westgate Mall on west Highway 210-371 in Brainerd

Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each class.  In addition, a trophy will be awarded in each class to the top Samoyed team, the top Malamute team, and the top Siberian Husky team .  Drivers wishing to compete for these trophies need to bring AKC registration papers for their dogs or other proof of breed eligibility.
Professional sled racers are welcome to compete but not eligible for trophies

   2 dog       2 miles*         1st thru 3rd place + top sam, mal, sibe
   3-4 dog    4 miles*         1st thru 3rd place + top sam, mal, sibe
   5-6 dog    4 miles           1st thru 3rd place + top sam, mal, sibe
   1-2 dog skijor   2 miles*        1st thru 3rd place + top sam, mal, sibe

Saturday - weight pull (weight pull may go both days, contact Barb Gage: 952-758-3410 barbarg@winternet.com)

Sunday - Sourdough Sponsor’s race - 1 mi. - 1st place traveling trophy  Rent a team for $125 or or team and musher - $200
Sunday -  Kids Mini Mush, organized by HART.

*Asterisked races are part of the Amateur Triple Crown races.  At the end of the third race, 1st through 3rd places will be awarded to the top Samoyed, Siberian Husky and Malamute teams that complete the three races.  For further information see http://northern_heritage.tripod.com/northernheritage.html