10/21/2026
And here is a 50 miler if 135 is excessive.
T-Dog 50: Bring the Whole Family!
The T-Dog 50 is back for 2027, following the same format as last year! Despite its name, this race is actually 48 miles, taking participants from Nenana to Fairbanks, traveling upriver on the beautiful Tanana River to finish at Trail Breaker Kennel.
Open to dog mushers, skijorers, bikejorers, bikers, and skiers, the T-Dog 50 is a chance for participants of all ages and experience levels to get out on the trail and be part of the T-Dog community.
New this year, we’re increasing the maximum dog team size to 10 dogs! This change celebrates the growing popularity of tag sleds and our enthusiasm for making dog mushing a family affair. Whether you’re heading down the trail with your grandchild or your best friend, we want you to be part of the experience.
For newer mushers, the T-Dog 50 is a great place to start building race experience, especially if you’re hoping to work your way up to a longer, multi-leg race in the future. It’s an opportunity to gain confidence, learn from fellow participants, and experience the excitement of race day.
We love bringing different winter sports together on the same trail! The wide, flat expanse of the Tanana River makes this a wonderful course for mushers, skijorers, bikejorers, skiers, and bikers to share an adventure. With an aid station halfway along the route, the T-Dog 50 offers a welcoming opportunity for human athletes from different disciplines to experience the excitement of a winter sled dog race.
Photo credit: Whitney McLaren Photography Maggie Harings
