Dog WAG (Winter at Gorham) Recreational Mushers Event

This is a 1 day fun run held at the Shaw Cherry Hill Farm Trails in Gorham with the blessing of the Gorham Recreational Department. If conditions allow, the race will be switched from a snow event to dryland 1 week prior. If cancellation is needed, this will occur on Weds 2/24.  This will be a self timed event with random prize drawings throughout.  No prize or awards for placements will be given. The true award is your participation ;) 

Events planned to occur are listed below.  This event is on public property though the public will be notified of the race day in advance and no other individuals or domestic animals are to be on the trails at the time of the event.

All event times are subject to change dependent upon the number of participants/class.  Event timeline is listed below. Online Registration ONLY. Registration will close the Thursday evening prior to the event (2/25) at 11:59p.

It is the primary goal of the Down East Sled Dog Club to host a safe event for all participants, support crews, and spectators. With this in mind, there are several steps that everyone in attendance must take, in order to maintain the safety of others. The threat of COVID-19 is real, and we are currently in a nationwide pandemic. The following are guidelines that must be followed while on the property of Shaw Brothers Cherry Hill Farm and in attendance of the race:

All persons must wear a face covering when social distancing is not available. 

Social distancing is defined as being 6 or more feet from the nearest person. 

Face coverings will be required any time you leave the area around your vehicle set up.

This is defined as further than 6 feet in any direction beyond your vehicle. 

Face coverings will be required for all handlers, spectators, and officials in the start and finishing chutes. 

Mushers who are actively racing are not required to wear a mask, however it is recommended for the start and finishing chutes. 

If you are feeling sick, have come in contact with someone who has been sick, or are unable to wear a mask due to health issues; we ask that you please stay home!

Refusal to abide by the COVID-19 guidelines by mushers or their support crews, will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct and may result in disqualification. 

Please refer to the Maine State guidelines for further information and instructions. 

https://www.maine.gov/covid19/restartingmaine/keepmainehealthy

8:30 Drivers Meeting

9:00 2 Dog Skijor

9:30 1 Dog Skijor

10:00 4 Dog Sled

10:30 Canicross

11:30a 1 and 2 Dog Kicksled

12:00 2 Dog Fat Bike

12:30 1 Dog Fat Bike

1:00 Demonstrations