Can-Am Crown International Dog Sled Races, Fort Kent, Maine
The Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races start Saturday, March 2 in Fort Kent. It’s the 27th annual event that draws huge crowds & international competitors.
The racing starts on Main Street at 8 am, attracting thousands of spectators and fans. Here’s the schedule of activities + start & finish times.
Mushers and their sled dogs will compete in the three different events – 30 miles, 100 miles and 250 miles. The 250 mile race is a qualifier for Alaska’s Iditarod.
The award ceremony for the 30 miles & 100 miles races is Sunday, March 3 at Lonesome Pine Ski Lodge. The awards presentation for the 250 mile race is set for March 5 at the lodge.
For more info on mushers, vets, rules, maps & more, go to Can-Am Crown.net. Look for updates and photos on their Facebook too.
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