• Kent Enroute To Ashton
  • 1922 Dog Derby Winners
  • Lack of snow will not stop these dedicated mushers
  • Kid snowshoer celebrates his victory
  • Lila Wheatley almost losing her team in the 25miler finish
  • Another Great Start
  • Weight Pull Hound
  • Long Distance Racer Starting Another Day
  • Loving It
  • Classic Postcard
  • Centennial Race
  • Centennial Race

The Oldest All-American Dog Sled Race

February 17, 2023 to February 18, 2023

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.

We are starting in town at 5th and Main.  Map of the course is on the registration page at the bottom.

 Dog Derby 2017 from Vertex Aerial on Vimeo.

 

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2023 American Dog Derby

Come enjoy the excitement at 5th & Main on the 17th & 18th of February. Main races start at 8:30 both days Friday Celebrity race 9:30 or 10:00 Friday evening Soup challenge at the Community Center 5-7 Saturday Sign up for mutt races and snowshoe race and weight pull start at 9:30 Mutt race at 10:30, Snowshoe race to follow Weight pull starts at 12:30