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New years race 2026/2027

01 Jan 2027 - 02 Jan 2027

 
This Festival is in a testing state, and is not open for public sign-ups until the organiser has launched it.
This Festival is scheduled to launch for live sign-ups on 01 Nov 2026 08:00

Organiser's Description

 

UK Sled dogs present : The New year race 
 
This is a conventional race, two stages over two days.
 
 
 
Adult classes will be:
6 - 10 dog passenger rig - 2 people per team (no unregistered passengers)
DR 6-8
DR 4-6
DR 2-4
DR 3V  Veteran class, the average age of competing dogs must be 7 years or older,  if running 2 dogs, a scooter may be used
DS 2
DS 1
DB 1
DCF 1 
DCM 1
DC2
 
Development classes for dogs aged between 15months and 18months,  will be run on a shorter trails (approx 2 miles) and will include the following classes:
DS-Dev - 1 or 2 dog scooter (if running 2 dogs 1 of which may be over 18months)
DR2-4-Dev  2 to 4 dog rig ( Maximum of two 15-18month old dogs on a team)
DS1-Dev 1 dog Bikejor
DC1 -Dev  1 dog canicross
 
All the classes, except canicross will be split between Open, Nordic and Freight. Canicross will be a male/female split.
 
Young juniors 7-10 years canicross only (must be accompanied by appropriate adult)
Junior classes will be split into ages 11-14 years and 15-17 years.
 
The 15-17 years will do the full long course and the 11-14 will do the shorter course. We have added under 11's classes too of this season.
 
 
 

Important Competitors Information

Competitors must:

·       agree to provide their own third party liability insurance to cover all activities they may undertake at the event

·       acknowledge they are participating at their own risk

·       agree they will not hold the Race Organisers, the local authorities or the sponsors liable for any injury, accident or damage to themselves, their handlers, their dogs or any of their equipment

·       ensure all dogs have been microchipped before the race

·        ensure that all equipment is fit for purpose

·       agree to comply with all race rules

 confirm that all of their participating dogs are over the age of 18 months and their ages and microchip details will be entered onto the chip list form, which will be submitted to the race organisers at registration

Please see our website www.uk-sleddogs.co.uk for all rules including dog welfare.

Event Area

The event will take place in Kings Forest West, Thetford Forest. The directions to the event will be included in the welcome pack.

 

Facilities
Camping @ £10 per unit per night, Day Parking, toilets and caterer on-site 

 

Entry Fees
Over 18's =£45  Second entry for same person £35
Juniors = £25
under 11's = £25

 

 

 

 

 

 

UK Sled dogs present : The New year race 
 
This is a conventional race, two stages over two days.
 
 
 
Adult classes will be:
6 - 10 dog passenger rig - 2 people per team (no unregistered passengers)
DR 6-8
DR 4-6
DR 2-4
DR 3V  Veteran class, the average age of competing dogs must be 7 years or older,  if running 2 dogs, a scooter may be used
DS 2
DS 1
DB 1
DCF 1 
DCM 1
DC2
 
Development classes for dogs aged between 15months and 18months,  will be run on a shorter trails (approx 2 miles) and will include the following classes:
DS-Dev - 1 or 2 dog scooter (if running 2 dogs 1 of which may be over 18months)
DR2-4-Dev  2 to 4 dog rig ( Maximum of two 15-18month old dogs on a team)
DS1-Dev 1 dog Bikejor
DC1 -Dev  1 dog canicross
 
All the classes, except canicross will be split between Open, Nordic and Freight. Canicross will be a male/female split.
 
Young juniors 7-10 years canicross only (must be accompanied by appropriate adult)
Junior classes will be split into ages 11-14 years and 15-17 years.
 
The 15-17 years will do the full long course and the 11-14 will do the shorter course. We have added under 11's classes too of this season.
 
 
 

Important Competitors Information

Competitors must:

·       agree to provide their own third party liability insurance to cover all activities they may undertake at the event

·       acknowledge they are participating at their own risk

·       agree they will not hold the Race Organisers, the local authorities or the sponsors liable for any injury, accident or damage to themselves, their handlers, their dogs or any of their equipment

·       ensure all dogs have been microchipped before the race

·        ensure that all equipment is fit for purpose

·       agree to comply with all race rules

 confirm that all of their participating dogs are over the age of 18 months and their ages and microchip details will be entered onto the chip list form, which will be submitted to the race organisers at registration

Please see our website www.uk-sleddogs.co.uk for all rules including dog welfare.

Event Area

The event will take place in Kings Forest West, Thetford Forest. The directions to the event will be included in the welcome pack.

 

Facilities
Camping @ £10 per unit per night, Day Parking, toilets and caterer on-site 

 

Entry Fees
Over 18's =£45  Second entry for same person £35
Juniors = £25
under 11's = £25

 

 

 

 

 

Prices

The organiser has included pricing details in the Organiser's Description

For each sign-up, the organiser pays the Service Fee of 4% (min 50p). You pay no surcharge

Dates and Status

Date: 01 Jan 2027 - 02 Jan 2027

Closing Date: 11 Dec 2026 23:59

Places Available/Total: ??/150

Status: Open

Organiser

Trevor Milford

Uk Sled dogs

 

Kings forest west, Gate 203 Thetford Forest