Lakes Region Sled Dog Club hosts their annual race in Laconia New Hampshire, nearby Barn Door Hostel. Book your stay by clicking here. This years race is happening February 10th, 11th, and 12th 2023.
The first sled dog races to be held in Laconia, New Hampshire took place in 1929 and 1930 as a part of a series of weekend events sponsored by the New England Sled Dog Club. The first race was a historical one; with one of the famous Serum Run mushers, Leonhard Seppala winning the championship derby which used to cover 40 miles. Today the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club has a trophy in Seppala's memory which is given out each year voted by the mushers to the best sportsman in the open class for the three day event.
In 1931, the Laconia Sled Dog Club was formed to produce and promote sled dog racing in the “Lake City” as an annual, “major winter sporting” event. In 1936, “World Championship” was added to the title of the race and at the time, was the first and only sled dog race to claim that lofty designation. Former members of the Laconia Sled Dog Club banded together in 1957 to form the Lakes Region Sled Dog Club to include citizens from the surrounding lake villages.
Since that date, the World Championship Sled Dog Derby has been produced by club members, working with the city officials, city roads and police departments, along with the cooperation of local Hamm radio and snowmobile clubs. Much of the races' financial support comes from the Lakes Region Area business community through their support of our annual auction and race advertisements.
Book your stay by clicking here. This years race is happening February 10th, 11th, and 12th 2023.
Sources: www.lrsdc.org