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The 2010 Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races
The NASCAR of Dog Sled Racing!
Sled Dog Races are a Rondy Classic which began in 1946 and continue today with what is known as "The Rondy." The Open World Championship Sled Dog Race is considered the grandfather of all Alaskan races! The Rondy is produced by the Alaskan Sled Dog Racing Association (ASDRA).
Date and Times
Fri 2/26 Noon
Sat 2/27 Noon
Sun2/28 Noon
Downtown Anchorage, corner of 4th and D
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What Makes a Rondy Dog So Special?
by Dr. Arleigh Reynolds, DVM
Senior Scientist, Ralston Purina
There are fewer people capable of throwing a 90mph fastball than there are CEO's of fortune 500 companies. In a similar way there are few dogs that have the physical and mental attributes it takes to be a competitive Fur Rondy sled dog. Each arm of the sled dog sport poses its own set of challenges for the canine athletes that compete in them. Distance dogs must have legendary stamina and steel-like mind sets to survive the grueling hours and environmental extremes they face in their races. On the other end of the spectrum, limited class sprint dogs reach white knuckle speeds for short distances. If we compare the performance of these dogs with the physiological limits nature has set for the canine athlete we can begin to appreciate the prowess of the Fur Rondy dog.
Photo Galleries
Britt Coon: Sled Dog Races 2008
John Gomes: Sled Dog Races 2008, Day One
Past Champions
COMING SOON: See the list of all past winners of the Race since 1946!
2009 Sled Dog Race Results
Sled Dog Race Route
COMING SOON: 2010 Sled Dog Race Map
