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Free Rides for Kids 12 & Under!
January 17
12:00pm to 3:00pm
First come first served at the the "Old Airport" in West Yellowstone just off of Iris Street.
Rides courtesy of Yellowstone Dog Sled Adventures
Visit their website to book a full ride for the entire family!
https://yellowstonedogsledadventures.com/
Free Microchip and Low Cost Vaccine Clinic
January 17
4:00pm to 6:00pm
First come first served at the 101 Paws Veterinary office located at 22 N Hayden Street in West Yellowstone.
Dogs and Cats only.
The following vaccines will be offered:
Dogs:
Rabies
Leptospirosis
Bordetella
DHPP - Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, & Parvovirus
Cats:
Rabies
FVRCP - Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), Calicivirus (C), & Feline Panleukopenia (P) (also known as feline distemper)
FeLV - Feline Leukemia Virus
$10 per shot for rabies
$20 per shot for all other vaccines listed
Microchipping is FREE!
Registration is required
Skijoring with Dogs A Free Clinic for Beginners
Saturday, January 17
12:30pm - 2:20pm
1 hour presentation at the Povah Community Center
1 hour demonstration and practice session on the Boundary Ski Trail
* Kids may attend with parental supervision
** Participants may attend with or without a dog
*** Skijor equipment (human harness, dog harness, and lines) will be available for use during the practice session
Registration is required
2026 Fun Run
January 17 & 18, 2026
2 Days of Racing
Pro Class - 17 miles
16 Dog Pool
12 Dog max/day
Rec Class - 17 miles
10 Dog Pool
8 Dog max/day
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2026 Yellowstone Special
January 30, 31, & February 1, 2026
3 Days of Racing
17 Miles/day
16 Dog Pool
12 Dog max/day
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Compete to be the 2026 Series Champion!
The 2026 Wildfire Defense Race series will be comprised of two races, the Fun Run and the Yellowstone Special.
Mushers must complete both races in the Series to qualify. Points will be awarded for each race completed. The Series Champion will receive a trophy and an official Wildfire Defense Race Series Wind Anorak!
2026 Entries
Fun Run Rec Class
1. John Konecne
2. Jamie Johnson
3. Jane Devlin
4. Lindsay McKeever
5. Renee Lirette
6. Leonie Tetzner
Fun Run Pro Class
1. Aurelie Coste
2. Remy Coste
3. Sherry Johnson
4. Jake Robinson
5. Matt Monke
6. Sean Hildreth
7. Michael Tetzner
8. Rachel Scdoris
Yellowstone Special
1. Loretta Dykun
2. Mya Knudsen
3. Carl Knudsen
4. Sherry Johnson
5. Alva Streeper
6. Dustin Kendall
7. Clara Streeper
8. Fernando Ramirez
9. Jake Robinson
10. Matt Johnson
11. Matt Monke
12. Remy Coste
2026 Musher Lodging Recommendation The Hibernation Station
The Hibernation Station has great rates for the 2026 Wildfire Defense Race Series, but only if you book soon!
Visit their website to see the selection of cabins available.
2026 Wildfire Defense Race Series Official Race Crew Lodging The Bucking Moose
Book your stay today!
Bucking Moose — the Best Buckin' Stay in West Yellowstone, MT – Bucking Moose®
Supported by West Yellowstone Businesses!
