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The 2010 Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races

The highest purse EVER in the world for a sprint race, great big field of amazing mushers from Alaska, Germany, Canada and the lower 48, continuously voted "Best Event" by the International Sled Dog Racing Association. Don't miss a second of the World Championship Sled Dog Races! Listen to the Races Live on KHAR 590AM or at the KHAR Website or track the race in real time on your computer by live GPS!

LIVE GPS TRACKING: Day Three GPS • GPS Event Summary

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

Click here to download the Sled Dog Race Route, Musher Bios and Spectator Information!

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.

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