Announcement 

The sleddog  marathon is an one-day stage race in Schönwald in the south of Black Forest/ Germany. The race is contested in three classes over 12 km, 38 km and 48 km total distance - divided into 2 stages of 6 km, 19 km and 24 km each (variations depending on weather and snow conditions). It takes place on Sunday, 2.2.2025 (alternative dates are the following Saturdays: 8.2., 15.2. and 22.2.2025).

Organizer/ trail boss: Florian Bachmann
Race director: Markus Luft
Vet: Dr. med. vet. Marianna Luft
Catering: Tobias Siegenthaler

Classes:
Sprint (2x6km): 4-6 dog class with 4 dogs minimum during 1st stage. During 2nd no dog minimum.
Limited (2x19km): 5 - 6 dog class with sled (8 dog pool)
Unlimited (2x24km): 7-8 dog class with sled (10 dog pool)
In all classes possible as DUO (2 drivers, 1 team)
The dogs must be at least 18 months old.

Number of participants:
Maximum of 20 teams
(At least 10 teams)

Race rules:
Based on the IFSS racing rules.

Additional rule:
„Head-on-head passing“: the oncoming teams both slow down. If neither of the leaddogs can maneuver their team to the other side of the trail, both teams must come to a stop. After a brief discussion between the mushers, one team starts, or both start together. Fairness and willingness to help are basic requirements for participation!


Programm:
Sunday, 2.2.2025 (alternative date: following Saturdays: 8.2., 15.2. and 22.2.2025)

6:00 am to 7:00 am: Arrival/ chains required on vehicle
7:00 am to 8:00 am: distribution of starting numbers, vet check!
10:00 am: start of the 1st stage (6 km/ 19 km/ 25 km)
1:00 pm: musher meeting
2:00 pm: start of the 2nd stage (6 km/ 19 km / 25 km)
„Musher dinner“ 1 hour after the last finish

Award ceremony

prizes for all classes from:
unico
Raffle of a Danler Hornet XC among all participants

Faire play price: 150 €
Best dog care/ handling price: 150 €

Price money for both MD classes
Unlimited
1st place: 250 €
2nd place 200 €
3rd place 150 €
4th place 100 €

Limited
1st place 250 €
2nd place 200 €
3rd place 150 €
4th place 100 €

Fastest team in both classes consisting of Nordic sleddog types such as Alaskan Husky, Siberian Husky etc.: 150 €

Race location-start, finish, stake-out: Furtwanger Str. 3, 78141 Schönwald, Germany

Insurance/ vaccination/animal welfare relevant evidence:
Each participants confirms with their registration that they are taking part at their own risk and that they have sufficient insurance cover. The organizer assumes no liability. Every dog must be chipped and sufficiently vaccinated according to VDSV racing rules. Dogs, vaccination records and chip list and insurance cover and all other documents will be checked at the vet check/stake-out.

Registartion: 
No registration or entry fee!
E-mail to [email protected] : name, address of the musher, category + Nordic dog type (yes or no), total number of people, number and length of truck and trailer, number of all dogs taken along, MD race already completed (yes or no), mobile phone number.

By registering, the participants grants the organizer the right to publish pictures, videos, sound recordings etc. of his participation in the race. The participant also allows the organiser to attach 2 banners to the sides of his sled.

Equipment:
Headlamp, sled with claw and mat + chain or chain brake system, sled bag with enough space for at least 1 dog, mobile phone, leash, 2 anchors, 4 booties for each dog,  helmet.

Stake-out:
Each participant is required to set up a fence around the vehicle or trailer/ stake-out. Dog coat must be kept ready in the vehicle for each dog.

Miscellaneous:
On the trail head-on-head passings, consideration for cross-country skiers and hikers, road crossings. The trail is technically demanding.