The Oldest Dog Sled Race in the Lower 48

Dog Sled Races

In the shadows of the Grand Tetons
Rich in History

"It is our sincere wish that the World shall be acquainted with the history of the American Dog Derby." - 1947 race program

The Oldest All-American Dog Sled Race

February 14-15, 2025

From 1917 when Tud Kent won the first American Dog Derby during a blinding blizzard to this year’s races, the running of the dogs in Ashton is an exciting event rich in history. There are 5 different races offered and a start/finish line full of activities including a celebrity race, a snowshoe race, and a weight pull in which spectators and their dogs can compete. Read more about the historical American Dog Derby's past

There are different races offered and a start/finish line full of activities including a celebrity race, a snowshoe race, and a weight pull in which spectators and their dogs can compete.

Registration

2024 Results

Tud Kent - Winner, American Dog Derby 1928

ADD Schedule of Events

FRIDAY

FREE PARKING ON MAIN BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH STREET

9:00 a.m. Main Races start on Main Street leaving at 2 minute intervals

Noon - 2 p.m. approximately teams return to town

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Soup Challenge at the Community Center $2.00 per pers

SATURDAY

FREE PARKING ON MAIN BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH STREET

9:00 a.m. Main Races again start on Main Street

9:30 a.m. Kids may start registering for snowshoe race and mutt race. You need to bring your own dog to enter the Mutt Race. You can also enter the weight pull at this time. You need to be registered for each race at least 1/2 hour before the race begins. Please keep dogs leashed while you wait your turn for the mutt race and weight pull. If you have a female in heat, please leave her home. Thank You.

10:30 a.m. Snowshoe Race begins on Main Street

11:00 a.m approximmately Mutt Race begins on Main Street

Noon Celebrity Race on Main Street

12:30 p.m. Weight Pull

Approximately 2 p.m. Awards Ceremony at the Start/Finish line

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