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The race is on to the Dinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint

24 July 2025

The Dinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling winter spectacle! 🐾

Held on Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 August, this beloved annual Alpine event brings together mushers and their dog teams from across Australia (minus the NT) to race through the snowy cross-country trails of Dinner Plain Village.

Here’s what makes it so special:

🏁 Race Format

  • Team sizes: 1 to 6 dogs, with open classes for 2, 3, 4, 6, and even 8 dog teams
  • Heats: Two heats over two days, with faster teams seeded for the second day
  • Start intervals: Teams launch every minute, creating exciting overtakes on the trail
  • Prizes: Winners earn trophies, gear, and premium Black Hawk Dog Food

🐶 Inclusive Classes

  • Touring/Social Class: Perfect for beginners or older dogs who just want to enjoy the snow
  • Mini Musher Sprint: Introduced in 2022, this lets kids under 12 ride with an adult and up to two dogs
  • Junior Class: A 2-dog race designed to build confidence and skills in young mushers

🎉 Spectator Info

  • Free entry for all visitors - no dogs allowed
  • Race times: 9am to 2pm both days
  • Best viewing spot: Left of the Dinner Plain front entry near the Dinner Plain Hut and the playground
  • Expect 70+ teams, lots of excited barking, and plenty of photo ops
  • No spectator dogs allowed to keep the sled teams focused

Whether you're cheering from the sidelines or dreaming of joining the mushers one day, this event is a heartwarming celebration of teamwork, snow, and canine spirit.

This will be the best place for spectators to view the dog teams. We have 70+ dog teams competing in, so come down and check out all the action.

So come and join the fun. Expect lots of dog noise with hundreds of very excited sled dogs. Feel free to take photos and videos. Stick around after the racing has finished and have a chat so some of the mushers and be prepared to give some belly rubs and get some Husky cuddles in return.