Red River Sled Dog Derby
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The race start in 2009.The Red River Sled Dog Derby route offers many breathtaking views, allowing spectators to have a front-row seat to the race. The times posted below are based on previous races.

Check our live race blog and Twitter feed for more specific times when you'll be able to see mushers and their teams along the route.

Favorite Viewing Spots

  • 9:00am-9:30am :: Race Start - Halstad, MN
  • 9:05am-9:35am :: Highway 200 bridge west of Halstad, MN
  • 10:45am-11:45am :: Highway 13 bridge west of Shelly, MN
  • 11:45am-12:45pm :: County Road 1 bridge west of Nielsville, MN
  • 12:45pm-1:45pm :: County Hwy. 21/County Rd. 7 bridge west of Climax, MN
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm :: Belmont Park, ND
  • 4:00pm-6:00pm :: County Hwy. 9/County Rd. 7 bridge east of Thompson, ND
  • 5:00pm-8:00pm :: Lafave Park in East Grand Forks, MN*

*Mushers and their teams will leave East Grand Forks, MN (Lafave Park) at different times overnight. The next best opportunity for viewing teams will be at the race finish in Halstad on Sunday from about 8am to 10:30am.

Photos

We've had volunteers and spectators send in hundreds of amazing photos from the race. Please note, these photos are owned by the original photographer. Our website only provides low-resolution copies. Higher quality copies may be obtained from their respective photographers.

 

Race Sponsored By:

City of Halstad

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