2025 Osceola Tug Hill Dryland Challenge

The Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club is excited to host the second annual Osceola Tug Hill Dryland Challenge! This event is on the cross country ski trails of the Osceola Tug Hill XC Ski Center. This year's race is both ISDRA sanctioned and an IFSS World Cup accredited race. We will be following ISDRA rules.

Entry Deadline: Entries close Wednesday, 10/8/25 at 11:59 p.m. EST. No late entries! No changes to registration will occur after registration closes. In the event that the race is canceled, class registration fees will be refunded except the processing fee. All entries will be online via Runsignup by the stated deadline. No phone, email, social media, or fax entries will be accepted.

PSDC Membership: PSDC membership is required for all participants. Please use this link to join/renew PSDC membership:

https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/PennsylvaniaSledDogClub

Registered Breed drivers must submit paperwork to the PSDC website by Wednesday, 10/8/25 at 11:59 p.m. EST for review by the Registered Breed Official. Registered Breed drivers who do not submit paperwork before the deadline will automatically race in the Pro/All Breed class. Paperwork should be readily available on race day for further review if requested. Dogs who have raced and been registered with PSDC from 2016-2025 do not need to be resubmitted. Registered Breeds must be AKC/CKC/UKC Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, or Samoyeds. No PAL/ILP Dog. Please use this link: https://www.pasleddogclub.com/registered-breed-entry?fbclid=IwY2xjawM_5phleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmU3Jzalg2TDlCU3hsVlI0AR41H4lIkO8PuHSDv2eRuagK5QW-DZ8NMlNkqLpEH9NwmOsODlrhb4ddeq-4cg_aem_4svqQl-_oMG6AilP_ab9Ag

In-person Driver's meeting is on Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. on-site.
Race start times: Saturday - 8:30 a.m. / Sunday - 8:00 a.m

(Please note these times are subject to change based on weather, watch for updates.)

Trail
Adult wheeled classes except 1-dog scooter and Junior Rig will run 2.5 miles throughout wooded, grassy trails. Teams should prepare for rolling hills, some steeper than others, throughout the course. 

Canicross, 1-dog scooter, and Junior 2-wheel classes will run 1.4 miles through wooded, grassy trails. Teams should prepare for rolling hills throughout the course.

Fun run will run the 1.0 mile trail through wooded, grassy trails. This trail is relatively flat.

Camping: There is plenty of room for camping at the grassy site. Camping is $15 per night.

Food: there will be food available at the race site and there are also nearby options.
 
Parking: a parking map will be shared closer to race date. 
 
Spectators: Human spectators are welcome, but please keep your pets at home. Admission and parking is free.