North East Dryland Challenge
              Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club
   ISDRA Sanctioned & IFSS World Cup Race

              Purse: TBD
 

Date: November 23-24, 2024

Time: Saturday Drivers Meeting 8:00 a.m.
           Race starts at 9:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday

Location: Howard Eaton Reservoir - North East, PA
                 (Google Maps - Western Boat Ramp)

Classes Offerered & Class Order:

1 Dog Scooter - ISDRA/IFSS
6 Dog Rig - ISDRA/IFSS
4 Dog Rig - ISDRA/IFSS
Men's, Women's, Junior Canicross - ISDRA/IFSS
*Lunch Break*
2 Dog Bikejor - ISDRA
2 Dog Scooter - ISDRA/IFSS
1 Dog Bikejor - ISDRA/IFSS
Junior Wheeled Classes (3 Dog Rig, 1 Dog Scooter, 1 Dog Bikejor) - ISDRA/IFSS
(*Juniors must run 3 dogs in order to earn IFSS points.)
Peewee Dash - Saturday Only; Sign up at the race
Fun Run - Saturday Only

*All Breed Pro, Registered Breed, and Sportsman groupings in all classes except canicross & junior
*Mass (Grouped) start for Canicross classes; Single, interval starts for all other classes

Race Officials:

• Race Marshall: Meredith Michener
• Chief Timer: John Gates
• Starting Timer: 
• Chute Judge: Tabetha Kopta
• Trail Boss: Rich Stanaitis
• Registered Breed Official: Laurie Stone
• Race Organizer & Registrar: Ronald Klepadlo

Registration Information:

• 2024-2025 PSDC membership is required for all participants. You will not race if you are not a current member.

• Entry Fees: Pro $45 / Registered Breed $45 / Sportsman $35 / Junior $20 / Fun Run $15

• In the event that the race is canceled, class registration and camping fees will be refunded except the Bytepro fee. No changes to registration will occur after registration closes.

• Registered Breed drivers must submit paperwork at this link by Monday, 11/18/24 at 11:59 p.m. EST for review by the Registered Breed Officials. Registered Breed drivers who do not submit paperwork before the deadline will automatically race in the Pro/All Breed class. Paperwork should be readily available on race day for further review if requested. 
  -Dogs who have raced and been registered with PSDC from 2016-2024 do not need to be resubmitted.
  -Registered Breeds must be AKC (American Kennel Club), CKC (Canadian Kennel Club), UKC (United Kennel Club), or kennel club of country of origin Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, or Samoyeds - No PAL Dogs may run in the Registered Breed Grouping.

• Entries close Monday, November 18th at 11:59 p.m. EST. No late entries!

• All entries will be via Event Byte. No phone, email, social media, or fax entries will be accepted.

Other Race Weekend Information

• Drivers Meeting at the race site Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.
• First class leaves the starting chute at 9:00 a.m. on both days.
• Your combined day 1 and day 2 times will determine your overall standing in the race.
• You must race on day 1 in order to run on day 2.
• Park in your same spot for Day 1 and Day 2. The main parking lot is pavement; please plan accordingly. There are some grass and dirt parking spots available. 
• Parking will be TIGHT. Please follow all parking instructions. You may be asked to move in order to maximize parking. A parking map will be shared prior to race weekend.
• The race is ISDRA Sanctioned and run using ISDRA Dryland Race Rules. Please visit www.isdra.org if you wish to join ISDRA to compete in the ISDRA Championship Points Program.
• The race is an IFSS Accredited World Cup race. In order to receive IFSS points, you must be a member of USFSS and have a valid DID number. Please visit www.usfss.org for more information.
• Spectators are asked to park in the grass by the small western parking lot next to the barn (look for signs) or at the Eastern Boat Ramp. 
• Bibs will be collected after day 1 and redistributed Sunday morning according to day 1's finish times.
• Lunch will be available on-site. More details to come!
• NO swimming in the reservoir--humans or dogs.
• NO campfires.

PSDC Policies:

• Current PSDC Membership is required to race.
• All drivers in any dryland wheeled class shall wear an adequate and properly fitted helmet and protective eyewear.
• A snub line is required for rig classes.
• All dogs must be on leash at all PSDC events.
• Clean up after your dogs properly and take your trash with you.
• No sick dogs shall be brought to a race. All dogs shall be up to date on all relevant vaccines.
• "No Presence - No Presents" Policy (see policy in purse breakdown)

Lodging:

• Camping is available on-site for participants. Reserve your on-site camping when registering for the race. Tent campers: Please note that the main parking lot is paved. There are limited grass and dirt parking spaces available. Primitive camping. No campfires.
• There are many pet friendly hotels in the area. Please call in advance to check availability. As always, please follow all hotel regulations regarding pets.

Purse Breakdown: TBA

   Class                1st Place  2nd Place  3rd Place   Total
6 Dog Rig           
6 Dog Rig RB      
4 Dog Rig           
4 Dog Rig RB      
2 Dog Scooter        
2 Dog Scooter RB 
2 Dog Bikejor      
2 Dog Bikejor RB   
1 Dog Scooter          
1 Dog Scooter RB    
1 Dog Bikejor             
1 Dog Bikejor RB     
Men's Canicross      
Women's Canicross

Total Purse: TBA

"NO PRESENCE - NO PRESENTS" Policy:
All contestants who have won awards at PSDC events must be present at the designated awards ceremony to receive his/her awards. If the winner cannot be present, it is the award winner's responsibility to designate a person to pick up award(s) and to notify the race organizer that a substitution is being made. Our sponsors deserve this respect. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the monies not being awarded. Monies will go back into the general fund and will be added to the club's contribution the following year.

Trail Information:

• Trail surface is grass, dirt, and small sections of soft gravel/rock. The large stones at the water outflow will be softened and covered. The trail is double track or wider in all locations.

• The distance is 3.0 miles for all classes. It is relatively flat with approximately 50 feet of total elevation gain.

• Strava Course Preview

• Video: YouTube Full Trail Preview (Finish line in video pushed back to make it 3.0 miles)

Vendor Registration:

• Photographers and videographers are welcome! If your photos or videos will be offered for sale to race participants, PSDC charges a $25 vendor fee. Photographers or videographers who do not charge a fee for their photos or videos do not have to pay the fee.
• Interested vendors selling products, canine massages, etc. for a fee may purchase a vendor space on the registration page as well. Vendors should contact the race organizer prior to the race.

Directions to Race Site:

• Google Maps: Eaton Reservoir Western Boat Ramp (Closest to starting chute)
• From I-90: Take exit 41 "North East" and turn left onto PA-89 S. Make another left onto Dam Site Road. Follow until the road ends and make a right onto Black Road. The race site is on the left.

Event Contact:

Ronald Klepadlo (Race Organizer & Registrar)
Phone: 570-814-5999
Email: ronald.klepadlo@gmail.com