The Running of the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge (ISDC) includes three concurrent races. The premier event is the 300-mile race, an Iditarod and Yukon Quest qualifier. Many participants in this race are also competing in the Triple Crown event launched in 2019 known as the Rocky Mountain Triple Crown. Participating races include ISDC, Oregon’s Eagle Cap Extreme, and Montana’s Race To The Sky.
New for 2023 is the inaugural running of the Yellow Pine Stage Race. YPSR is a 2-day (36 miles/day) stage race from Warm Springs to Yellow Pine and back again.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS for 2023
NOTE: All activities and events will be subject to any Covid restrictions in place at the time, and appropriate adjustments to the following schedule will be made accordingly.
JAN 25 – 26, 2023 Warm Lake Stage Race
Jan 25
9 AM • Pre-Race Musher Meeting
11am • Leg 1 Start
Finish early afternoon
Jan 26
10am • Leg 2 Start
Finish Early Afternoon
3pm • WLSR Awards Ceremony
North Shore Lodge & Resort
Start & Finish
North Shore Lodge & Resort
175 N Shoreline Dr. Cascade, ID
(From Cascade take Warm Lake Rd. 26 miles east to Warm Lake)
JAN 29, 2023
The McCall Activity Barn,
141 Moonridge Dr. McCall, Idaho
First half of Musher Field arrive no later than 9:30am
Second half of Musher Field arrive no later than 1:30pm
10am • First half of Musher Field
- Vet Checks
- Meet the Mushers
- First Ceremonial Start
- Dog Sled Rides (approx. 35 – 40 min)
- Only one ride per team, max two persons per sled, max 200 pounds total
- Rides to be auctioned. Details to follow.
- Pay now via Pay Pal portal at idahosleddogchallenge.com
- Limited number so First Come First Served. Liability waiver required
2pm • Second half of the Musher Field
- Vet Checks
- Meet the Mushers
- Second Ceremonial Start
- Dog Sled Rides (approx. 35 – 40 min)
- Only one ride per team, max two persons per sled, max 200 pounds total
- $125 Per Ride
- Pay in advance via Pay Pal portal at idahosleddogchallenge.com
- Limited number so First Come First Served. Liability waiver required
6pm • Pre Race Musher Meeting (closed to the public)
Idaho First Bank
475 Deinhard Ln, McCall, Idaho
JAN 30, 2023
Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp
117 Lakeshore Dr, Cascade Idaho
300 Mile Mushers arrive no later than 8am
100 Mile Mushers arrive no later than 12pm
10am • 300 Mile Race Start
2pm • 100 Mile Race Start
JAN 31, 2023
100 Mile Race Finish
WYE Campground Checkpoint
HWY 95 six miles west of New Meadows, then east on Tamarack View Dr.
New Meadows, Idaho
Early morning to early afternoon
100 Mile Musher Meeting and Awards Dinner
American Legion
105 E Mill St, Cascade, Idaho
6pm • 100 mile Post Race Musher Meeting (closed to the public)
Attendance is required by all 100 mile mushers. Musher Handlers Welcome.
7pm • 100 mile Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Public invited – $30 each
Purchase Tickets via Pay Pal portal at idahosleddogchallenge.com Capacity – 250
Mushers, handlers, and volunteers – free
FEB 01, 2023
300 Mile Race Finish
Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp
117 Lakeshore Dr, Cascade Idaho
Throughout the day
FEB 02, 2023
300 Mile Musher Meeting and Awards Dinner
American Legion
105 E Mill St, Cascade, Idaho
12pm • Post Race Musher Meeting (closed to the public)
Attendance is required by all 300 mile mushers.
Musher Handlers Welcome.
1pm • 300 Mile Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Public invited – $30 each
Purchase Tickets via Pay Pal portal at idahosleddogchallenge.com Capacity – 250
Mushers, handlers, and volunteers – free
