Spectator Information

Admission to the event is free for spectators and numerous viewing areas around Purity lake are available by snowshoe or nordic skis. The following information is also available on a printable race day map.

Sorry, sled dog rides are not available at Purity Spring Resort at this time

Purity Spring’s groomed Nordic trail system will set the race course for the mushers and teams, who will start and finish across from King Pine Ski Area.

Most of the races will be held around Purity Lake however, the 8-dog Pro and the 12 to 16-dog “Open” class will go as far as Purity’s Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort in Freedom, NH.

The 2-day event will run between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday, depending on the amount of teams registered.

Purity Spring Resort and The New England Sled Dog Club would like to welcome you to our sled dog races and hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Spectators are welcome to view the race from various vantage points (see other side), ranging from easy access points near King Pine, to scenic areas around Purity Lake that can only be reached by cross-country skis or snowshoes. Rentals are available.

Feel free to visit the holding area and take all the pictures you want to. Be careful walking around the holding area as there are many things to trip over such as stake-out chains, harnesses and sleds.

Ask the drivers and handlers questions if they are not too busy. Usually they will be glad to answer any questions that you might have. Just remember that it takes a lot of work to get the team ready for the race and up to the starting line, so at this time drivers may not have time to stop and talk to you.

Please stand back when you are near the starting line or out on the trail. If you are too close you might distract the dogs and even cause them to leave the trail, which could result in the disqualification of that team.

These dogs love to run, just as a house pet might like to go out on the leash or dig up the neighbor's flower garden. Although they might look tired after a race, they are very happy animals. The only time a sled dog is unhappy is when he is not with the team.

We hope you enjoy the races and if you do be sure to tell others about the sport. It is one of the few sports where men and women compete on an equal basis.

Thank You For Coming . . .
And Good Sledding !

Race day schedule (please be aware that this schedulemay change)

For more information, or to book our Sled Dog Race lodging package, call Purity Spring Resort at (800) 373-3754

Click here to read an article about last year's Purity Spring Sled Dog Race Classic in NHToDo Magazine - March 2009