Dog Days of Winter – Fun Run
January 16, 2027 @ 8:00am
Join us for nine days of sled dog racing and winter fun in West Yellowstone, Montana! Hosted by the Yellowstone Mushers Association, Dog Days of Winter celebrates the sport and tradition of dog mushing with the Wildfire Defense Race Series. Mushers and their dog teams come from all over to race through some of the most beautiful winter country in the West.
Whether you’re a longtime mushing fan or have never seen a dog team in action, there’s something for everyone. Cheer on teams at the starting line during five days of sled dog racing and two days of time trials. Meet the mushers and their dogs, and learn about the history of sled dogs in the Yellowstone region.
Festival highlights include:
Fun Run Sled Dog Race (January 16–17)
Free Dogsled Rides for Kids ages 12 and under (January 16)
Free Skijoring with Dogs Clinic (January 16)
Time Trials (January 19–20)
Dogsledding Presentation at Pioneer Park, open to the public (January 20)
Musher Meet & Greet with Live Country Music (January 20)
History Presentation: Sled Dogs and the Harriman Ranch (January 21)
Yellowstone Special Sled Dog Race (January 22–24)
Microchip & Vaccine Clinic
Admission is FREE for all spectators! Bundle up, bring the whole family, and come experience one of Montana’s most unique winter traditions.
The Yellowstone Mushers Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the sport and tradition of dog mushing.
