Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race
@ccsleddograce.bsky.social
Sled dog race in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada.
If we don't reach our minimum number of teams we will be unable to stage our 2026 Canadian Challenge. That's a whole 10 weeks away and we're confident that as the weather gets colder, we see some of the lovely white stuff, teams get into full on training modes and our race roster will fill up.
October 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
If we don't reach our minimum number of teams we will be unable to stage our 2026 Canadian Challenge. That's a whole 10 weeks away and we're confident that as the weather gets colder, we see some of the lovely white stuff, teams get into full on training modes and our race roster will fill up.
**** RACE PURSE AT $16,000 ****
We're delighted to confirm that our race purse is currently at $16,000. We currently have a deadline of January 01 2026 to ensure that we have our minimum number of 10 teams registered across our 3 races to enable us to host a viable week of racing.
#UglyDogs
We're delighted to confirm that our race purse is currently at $16,000. We currently have a deadline of January 01 2026 to ensure that we have our minimum number of 10 teams registered across our 3 races to enable us to host a viable week of racing.
#UglyDogs
October 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
**** RACE PURSE AT $16,000 ****
We're delighted to confirm that our race purse is currently at $16,000. We currently have a deadline of January 01 2026 to ensure that we have our minimum number of 10 teams registered across our 3 races to enable us to host a viable week of racing.
#UglyDogs
We're delighted to confirm that our race purse is currently at $16,000. We currently have a deadline of January 01 2026 to ensure that we have our minimum number of 10 teams registered across our 3 races to enable us to host a viable week of racing.
#UglyDogs
He's recently taken the reins at Gatt Sleds, taking over from Hans Gatt, and is now building the legendary sled designs in his home in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Jesse's a very experienced musher, having raced in the Caledonia 200, Can-AM, Beargrease and the YQuest 400 as well as the Challenge.
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
He's recently taken the reins at Gatt Sleds, taking over from Hans Gatt, and is now building the legendary sled designs in his home in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. Jesse's a very experienced musher, having raced in the Caledonia 200, Can-AM, Beargrease and the YQuest 400 as well as the Challenge.
Jesse is a favourite member of the Challenge family, having won several times at 300/200 mile distances with us. Known for his dog care excellence, Jesse is also a great role model for his family, and he describes his interests as 'family time, mushing, and back scratches from my wife'
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Jesse is a favourite member of the Challenge family, having won several times at 300/200 mile distances with us. Known for his dog care excellence, Jesse is also a great role model for his family, and he describes his interests as 'family time, mushing, and back scratches from my wife'
SO EXCITED TO WELCOME JESSE TERRY BACK TO THE CHALLENGE. We're so thrilled that Jesse is making time to run our 200 mile race in February, ahead of his rookie Iditarod run in early March. Thanks for choosing us once again Jesse, it'll be great to catch up with you and the team en route to Alaska.
October 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
SO EXCITED TO WELCOME JESSE TERRY BACK TO THE CHALLENGE. We're so thrilled that Jesse is making time to run our 200 mile race in February, ahead of his rookie Iditarod run in early March. Thanks for choosing us once again Jesse, it'll be great to catch up with you and the team en route to Alaska.
A VERY WARM WELCOME TO JANE DEVLIN, RACING IN OUR 6-DOG RACE****
We're so excited to welcome Jane Devlin, from Bend, Central Oregon, USA as a Challenge rookie to our 6-dog 35/35 mile race.
A favourite quote of Jane's is 'Dogs save the people'!
We're so excited to welcome Jane Devlin, from Bend, Central Oregon, USA as a Challenge rookie to our 6-dog 35/35 mile race.
A favourite quote of Jane's is 'Dogs save the people'!
October 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A VERY WARM WELCOME TO JANE DEVLIN, RACING IN OUR 6-DOG RACE****
We're so excited to welcome Jane Devlin, from Bend, Central Oregon, USA as a Challenge rookie to our 6-dog 35/35 mile race.
A favourite quote of Jane's is 'Dogs save the people'!
We're so excited to welcome Jane Devlin, from Bend, Central Oregon, USA as a Challenge rookie to our 6-dog 35/35 mile race.
A favourite quote of Jane's is 'Dogs save the people'!
The Morakniv knife has a back spine prepared to scrape a ferro rod in order to start a fire
The paracord on the axe matches the custom dyed axe mask
The axe handles are painted with an orange Hi Viz end, a black base and two stripes
The paracord on the axe matches the custom dyed axe mask
The axe handles are painted with an orange Hi Viz end, a black base and two stripes
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Morakniv knife has a back spine prepared to scrape a ferro rod in order to start a fire
The paracord on the axe matches the custom dyed axe mask
The axe handles are painted with an orange Hi Viz end, a black base and two stripes
The paracord on the axe matches the custom dyed axe mask
The axe handles are painted with an orange Hi Viz end, a black base and two stripes
HiVis Match case, with both matches and a small ferro rod
Axe book
Custom made CanadianChallenge HiViz bag
The Gränsfors Forest Axe is a more professional axe, ideal for felling larger tress and for limbing a felled tree. The long handle gives more power to the cut.
Axe book
Custom made CanadianChallenge HiViz bag
The Gränsfors Forest Axe is a more professional axe, ideal for felling larger tress and for limbing a felled tree. The long handle gives more power to the cut.
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
HiVis Match case, with both matches and a small ferro rod
Axe book
Custom made CanadianChallenge HiViz bag
The Gränsfors Forest Axe is a more professional axe, ideal for felling larger tress and for limbing a felled tree. The long handle gives more power to the cut.
Axe book
Custom made CanadianChallenge HiViz bag
The Gränsfors Forest Axe is a more professional axe, ideal for felling larger tress and for limbing a felled tree. The long handle gives more power to the cut.
OUR 2026 RAFFLES GET UNDERWAY WITH this fabulous Musher Survival kit. And at only $25 a ticket, who wouldn’t want to ‘be in it to win it’!! Our 2026 Musher Survival kit includes all of this:
A Scandinavian Forest Axe
A 511 Carbon Steel Knife
Mylar Emergency Blanket
AND.....(continued)
A Scandinavian Forest Axe
A 511 Carbon Steel Knife
Mylar Emergency Blanket
AND.....(continued)
October 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
OUR 2026 RAFFLES GET UNDERWAY WITH this fabulous Musher Survival kit. And at only $25 a ticket, who wouldn’t want to ‘be in it to win it’!! Our 2026 Musher Survival kit includes all of this:
A Scandinavian Forest Axe
A 511 Carbon Steel Knife
Mylar Emergency Blanket
AND.....(continued)
A Scandinavian Forest Axe
A 511 Carbon Steel Knife
Mylar Emergency Blanket
AND.....(continued)
He says:
'Dog sledding is where I face the cold head-on alongside my team. After earning 2nd place in last year’s Canadian Challenge, I’m back chasing tougher trails, harsher winds, and the kind of challenges that build resilience in both dogs and musher' .
'Dog sledding is where I face the cold head-on alongside my team. After earning 2nd place in last year’s Canadian Challenge, I’m back chasing tougher trails, harsher winds, and the kind of challenges that build resilience in both dogs and musher' .
September 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
He says:
'Dog sledding is where I face the cold head-on alongside my team. After earning 2nd place in last year’s Canadian Challenge, I’m back chasing tougher trails, harsher winds, and the kind of challenges that build resilience in both dogs and musher' .
'Dog sledding is where I face the cold head-on alongside my team. After earning 2nd place in last year’s Canadian Challenge, I’m back chasing tougher trails, harsher winds, and the kind of challenges that build resilience in both dogs and musher' .
We're delighted to introduce our second competitor in our 10dog 200mile race as Dan Kirkup. Who can forget Dan's inspired 2nd place from this years Challenge, and he's back to challenge for the top spot.
Dan has been mushing for 4 years with a great pedigree of races under his belt.
Dan has been mushing for 4 years with a great pedigree of races under his belt.
September 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
We're delighted to introduce our second competitor in our 10dog 200mile race as Dan Kirkup. Who can forget Dan's inspired 2nd place from this years Challenge, and he's back to challenge for the top spot.
Dan has been mushing for 4 years with a great pedigree of races under his belt.
Dan has been mushing for 4 years with a great pedigree of races under his belt.
They look/feel and smell wonderful,and are rather good in cold weather! And our Canadian Challenge musher survival kit will be back and includes: A Gränsfors Forest Axe/Morakniv Carbon Steel Knife/Mylar Emergency Blanket /HiVis Match case(matches/small ferro rod)/Custom made CChallenge HiViz bag
August 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
They look/feel and smell wonderful,and are rather good in cold weather! And our Canadian Challenge musher survival kit will be back and includes: A Gränsfors Forest Axe/Morakniv Carbon Steel Knife/Mylar Emergency Blanket /HiVis Match case(matches/small ferro rod)/Custom made CChallenge HiViz bag
RAFFLES AND FUNDRAISING
We’re thrilled to share a little ‘teaser’ about 2 of our
fundraising raffles that'll be ‘coming soon’ after we have
opened race registrations. We've some fabulous locally handcrafted beaver gauntlets made with hand tanned smoked moose hide (a stunning seasonal gift maybe?)
We’re thrilled to share a little ‘teaser’ about 2 of our
fundraising raffles that'll be ‘coming soon’ after we have
opened race registrations. We've some fabulous locally handcrafted beaver gauntlets made with hand tanned smoked moose hide (a stunning seasonal gift maybe?)
August 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
RAFFLES AND FUNDRAISING
We’re thrilled to share a little ‘teaser’ about 2 of our
fundraising raffles that'll be ‘coming soon’ after we have
opened race registrations. We've some fabulous locally handcrafted beaver gauntlets made with hand tanned smoked moose hide (a stunning seasonal gift maybe?)
We’re thrilled to share a little ‘teaser’ about 2 of our
fundraising raffles that'll be ‘coming soon’ after we have
opened race registrations. We've some fabulous locally handcrafted beaver gauntlets made with hand tanned smoked moose hide (a stunning seasonal gift maybe?)
The area surrounding La Ronge/Weyakwin was devastated by wildfires earlier this year. We're delighted to celebrate the resilience and strength of the local communities who so kindly host the race and welcome us to travel across their land. We'd love to welcome you to our warm community too.
August 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
The area surrounding La Ronge/Weyakwin was devastated by wildfires earlier this year. We're delighted to celebrate the resilience and strength of the local communities who so kindly host the race and welcome us to travel across their land. We'd love to welcome you to our warm community too.
Race purse:
A guaranteed minimum $12,000
Plus some brilliant bonus awards for each race(TBA). Registration will be from our website and it couldn’t be easier this year as we have new ways to pay. We're now able to accept credit cards, e-transfer, Apple and Google Pay and direct bank transfer too.
A guaranteed minimum $12,000
Plus some brilliant bonus awards for each race(TBA). Registration will be from our website and it couldn’t be easier this year as we have new ways to pay. We're now able to accept credit cards, e-transfer, Apple and Google Pay and direct bank transfer too.
August 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Race purse:
A guaranteed minimum $12,000
Plus some brilliant bonus awards for each race(TBA). Registration will be from our website and it couldn’t be easier this year as we have new ways to pay. We're now able to accept credit cards, e-transfer, Apple and Google Pay and direct bank transfer too.
A guaranteed minimum $12,000
Plus some brilliant bonus awards for each race(TBA). Registration will be from our website and it couldn’t be easier this year as we have new ways to pay. We're now able to accept credit cards, e-transfer, Apple and Google Pay and direct bank transfer too.
Important dates:
Feb 16: Vet checks
Feb 17: 10-dog race mass start from La Ronge, Sask
Feb 18: 8-dog and 6-dog race start from Weyakwin, Sask (50-mile and 35-mile trail)
trail)
Feb 19: 8-dog and 6-dog race mass restart from La Ronge
All races finish in La Ronge.
Feb 20: Awards breakfast
Feb 16: Vet checks
Feb 17: 10-dog race mass start from La Ronge, Sask
Feb 18: 8-dog and 6-dog race start from Weyakwin, Sask (50-mile and 35-mile trail)
trail)
Feb 19: 8-dog and 6-dog race mass restart from La Ronge
All races finish in La Ronge.
Feb 20: Awards breakfast
August 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Important dates:
Feb 16: Vet checks
Feb 17: 10-dog race mass start from La Ronge, Sask
Feb 18: 8-dog and 6-dog race start from Weyakwin, Sask (50-mile and 35-mile trail)
trail)
Feb 19: 8-dog and 6-dog race mass restart from La Ronge
All races finish in La Ronge.
Feb 20: Awards breakfast
Feb 16: Vet checks
Feb 17: 10-dog race mass start from La Ronge, Sask
Feb 18: 8-dog and 6-dog race start from Weyakwin, Sask (50-mile and 35-mile trail)
trail)
Feb 19: 8-dog and 6-dog race mass restart from La Ronge
All races finish in La Ronge.
Feb 20: Awards breakfast
Early Bird Entry fees:
(Sept 01 to Nov 30 2025, all fees increase by $50 from Dec 01)
10-dog 200-mile race - $400
8-dog 100-mile race - $250
6-dog 70-mile race - $150
#UglyDogs
(Sept 01 to Nov 30 2025, all fees increase by $50 from Dec 01)
10-dog 200-mile race - $400
8-dog 100-mile race - $250
6-dog 70-mile race - $150
#UglyDogs
August 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Early Bird Entry fees:
(Sept 01 to Nov 30 2025, all fees increase by $50 from Dec 01)
10-dog 200-mile race - $400
8-dog 100-mile race - $250
6-dog 70-mile race - $150
#UglyDogs
(Sept 01 to Nov 30 2025, all fees increase by $50 from Dec 01)
10-dog 200-mile race - $400
8-dog 100-mile race - $250
6-dog 70-mile race - $150
#UglyDogs
RACE REGISTRATION OPENS IN 14 DAYS
So excited to be thinking of snow, dogs, and racing!
September 1 2025 is THE date for your diaries to register for our 2026 Canadian Challenge.
Here's what you need to know......
#UglyDogs
So excited to be thinking of snow, dogs, and racing!
September 1 2025 is THE date for your diaries to register for our 2026 Canadian Challenge.
Here's what you need to know......
#UglyDogs
August 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
RACE REGISTRATION OPENS IN 14 DAYS
So excited to be thinking of snow, dogs, and racing!
September 1 2025 is THE date for your diaries to register for our 2026 Canadian Challenge.
Here's what you need to know......
#UglyDogs
So excited to be thinking of snow, dogs, and racing!
September 1 2025 is THE date for your diaries to register for our 2026 Canadian Challenge.
Here's what you need to know......
#UglyDogs
The Hall welcomes Wendy MacTurk and the very gorgeous Scout as our latest living legends. Thank you for your support and generous donation Wendy. (Another awesome #UglyDogs community member)You and Scout rock!!
August 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Hall welcomes Wendy MacTurk and the very gorgeous Scout as our latest living legends. Thank you for your support and generous donation Wendy. (Another awesome #UglyDogs community member)You and Scout rock!!
This is for another super #UglyDogs team member...who wishes to remain anonymous. You know who you are. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for your donation. Togo is standing tall in the Hall to represent you.
The #UglyDogs are magnificent. 🏆🏆
The #UglyDogs are magnificent. 🏆🏆
August 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Hall of Fame is thrilled to welcome a new legend - the totally awesome Margaret McReynolds, now standing proud in the Hall represented by this gorgeous photo. Love her dog's fab green scarf. (@mlmcreynolds.bsky.social)
Thank you Margaret for your kindness and generous donation. 🏆🏆 #UglyDogs
Thank you Margaret for your kindness and generous donation. 🏆🏆 #UglyDogs
August 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Hall of Fame is thrilled to welcome a new legend - the totally awesome Margaret McReynolds, now standing proud in the Hall represented by this gorgeous photo. Love her dog's fab green scarf. (@mlmcreynolds.bsky.social)
Thank you Margaret for your kindness and generous donation. 🏆🏆 #UglyDogs
Thank you Margaret for your kindness and generous donation. 🏆🏆 #UglyDogs
💕💕Another brilliant legend joins our Hall of Fame - Shannon from Florida. Thank you so much for supporting the race, you absolutely rock. We are very grateful for your donation. You are an awesome Uglydog team member 🏆🏆🏆
#Uglydogs
@turkeyheaven.bsky.social
#Uglydogs
@turkeyheaven.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 6:10 AM
💕💕Another brilliant legend joins our Hall of Fame - Shannon from Florida. Thank you so much for supporting the race, you absolutely rock. We are very grateful for your donation. You are an awesome Uglydog team member 🏆🏆🏆
#Uglydogs
@turkeyheaven.bsky.social
#Uglydogs
@turkeyheaven.bsky.social
Our latest living legend is the awesome @cathypaddock.bsky.social
Another truly huge donation for which we’re so grateful. Thank you 💕
Here to collect her Hall of Fame honour is the stunning Sahara, who can boast Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky in her special genes-appropriate or what!
#Uglydogs
Another truly huge donation for which we’re so grateful. Thank you 💕
Here to collect her Hall of Fame honour is the stunning Sahara, who can boast Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky in her special genes-appropriate or what!
#Uglydogs
July 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Our latest living legend is the awesome @cathypaddock.bsky.social
Another truly huge donation for which we’re so grateful. Thank you 💕
Here to collect her Hall of Fame honour is the stunning Sahara, who can boast Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky in her special genes-appropriate or what!
#Uglydogs
Another truly huge donation for which we’re so grateful. Thank you 💕
Here to collect her Hall of Fame honour is the stunning Sahara, who can boast Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky in her special genes-appropriate or what!
#Uglydogs
Another truly phenomenal donor… the one and only incredibly special Espy.
Her kindness and very very generous donation will be ‘race changing’.
Take a bow you total legend and thank you for sharing the beautiful photo of Axel in your honour.
@esp1371.bsky.social
#Uglydogs
Her kindness and very very generous donation will be ‘race changing’.
Take a bow you total legend and thank you for sharing the beautiful photo of Axel in your honour.
@esp1371.bsky.social
#Uglydogs
July 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Another truly phenomenal donor… the one and only incredibly special Espy.
Her kindness and very very generous donation will be ‘race changing’.
Take a bow you total legend and thank you for sharing the beautiful photo of Axel in your honour.
@esp1371.bsky.social
#Uglydogs
Her kindness and very very generous donation will be ‘race changing’.
Take a bow you total legend and thank you for sharing the beautiful photo of Axel in your honour.
@esp1371.bsky.social
#Uglydogs
Canadian Challenge Hall of Fame.
Big up to 'mensch' (my new word) Mac_b52....a legend in his own lifetime.
Thank you Mac. We appreciate you.
And love the photo - added so your fans can recognise you easily 😀
@mac-b5.stickimporters.com
#Uglydogs
Big up to 'mensch' (my new word) Mac_b52....a legend in his own lifetime.
Thank you Mac. We appreciate you.
And love the photo - added so your fans can recognise you easily 😀
@mac-b5.stickimporters.com
#Uglydogs
July 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Canadian Challenge Hall of Fame.
Big up to 'mensch' (my new word) Mac_b52....a legend in his own lifetime.
Thank you Mac. We appreciate you.
And love the photo - added so your fans can recognise you easily 😀
@mac-b5.stickimporters.com
#Uglydogs
Big up to 'mensch' (my new word) Mac_b52....a legend in his own lifetime.
Thank you Mac. We appreciate you.
And love the photo - added so your fans can recognise you easily 😀
@mac-b5.stickimporters.com
#Uglydogs