Diamond Lake Race
February 25-26, 2023
Cascade Sled Dog Club partners with Pacific Sled Dog & Skijor Association to hold Diamond Lake Race in Southern Oregon during the last weekend of February. The following classes are offered at this race.
8-dog mid-distance, 31 miles each day
6-dog mid-distance, 15 miles each day
8-dog sprint, 8 miles each day
6-dog sprint, 6 miles each day
4-dog sprint, 4 miles each day
Novice, 10 years and older unless pre-approved, 4 miles each day
Junior, 7-14 years old, 2 miles each day
Advanced Skijor, 6 miles each day
Recreational Skijor, 2 miles each day
Pee Wee, 100 yds Saturday ONLY
For up-to-date information about the Diamond Lake race and to complete entry - go to PSDSA.org.
FAQs
Entry Deadline: TBD, No date of race entries will be accepted
Estimated Start Times: Saturday & Sunday 9.30am (as determined by Race Marshall after Driver’s Meeting)
Bib Return: $5 included in entry, option to have it refunded upon return.
Race Location:
Race will be held at Diamond Lake Resort in the Umpqua National Forest, 350 Resort Dr, Diamond Lake, OR 97731, (541) 793-3333
Oregon Sno*Park permits are required for all vehicles. They are available at many businesses en route to the race site. Washington Sno*Park passes are no longer honored at Oregon Sno*Parks.
Weed Free Hay Requirement:
Weed-free hay is required by the Forest Service. Certificate must be on-hand at the event.
Age Requirements:
Racers must be 10 years or older unless pre-approved, except for Junior and Pee Wee classes. Junior racers must be between 7-14 years old, and have a parent sign a release.
Experienced drivers running the Novice class do not qualify for awards.
Race Rules can be found here
The closest accommodations are through Diamond Lake Resort - they offer pet friendly cabins as well as rooms on the lake.
images courtesy of Toni Demello