Idaho Dog Sled Challenge 2025
January 29 - February 5
Before motorized transportation, the primary mode of travel during the winter months was dog teams. That’s just how you got around. To honor this history, the Idaho Dog Sled Challenge was born. Originally part of the McCall Winter Carnival the challenge is now has its own schedule due to it attracting some of the best in the world with the 300-mile premier event being a qualifier for both the Iditarod AND Yukon Quest races.
Event Schedule
January 29th
Warm Lake Stage Race Day 1
11am – Race Start (3 minute intervals)
11:30am – Last team out
1pm – 2:30pm – Teams Finish
January 30th
Warm Lake Stage Race Day 2
10am – Race Start (3 minute intervals)
10:30am – Last team out
12pm – 1:30pm – Teams Finish
February 1st
Meet the Mushers
February 2nd
Ceremonial Start
February 3rd
300 Mile Race Start
For 2025 – 200 mile race due to course being affected by this summer’s forest fires
Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp
100 Mile Race Start
Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp
February 4th
100 Mile Race Finish
WYE Campground Checkpoint
February 5th
300 Mile Race Finish
Lake Cascade State Park Boat Ramp
