2013 ECX Schedule

Note: All events are free except for the Awards Banquet 

ECX Race Central & Kids' Corner

Wed-Sat Jan 23rd-26th
Joseph Community Center

• Wednesday, January 23rd ~ 8 AM - 3:00 PM
• Thursday & Friday, January 24th/25th ~ 8 AM - 10 PM (closed during race start)
• Saturday, January 26th ~ 8 AM- 3:00 PM

Join us at Race Central for the latest race information, treats and hot drinks, information on sled dogs and mushing, DVDs, and kids' corner with activities, books, and scheduled kids' events.

Kids' Corner is open anytime with self guided activities.

Vet Checks

Wednesday, January 23rd

• Main Street Joseph ~ 9:00 AM
• Main Street Enterprise 1:00 PM

Come meet the mushers and their faithful teams in both Joseph and Enterprise!  The ECX veterinary team will be happy to answer questions when they are not examining dogs and talking to mushers. Merchandise sales.  Please leave personal pets at home.

PLEASE: No Pets (Dogs, Ferrets, Bunnies, etc)

Musher Potluck & Program

Wednesday, January 23rd ~ 6:30 PM at the Joseph Community Center

• Potluck ~ 6:30 PM

Potluck and musher meet and greet. Mushers will draw for their bib numbers.  Take this special opportunity to sit and talk with mushers and their families and learn about their unique sport. Bring a dish to share with the everyone. Paper goods, plastic-ware, and drinks provided.

Eagle Cap Extreme Race Start

• WHEN: Thursday, January 24th ~ 1:00 PM: 1st Stage of 62 mile pot race, 100 milers and 200 milers.
  Friday, January 25th ~ 1:00 PM: 2nd Stage of 62 mile pot race.

• WHERE: Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

Shuttle Starts at 10:45 AM  BE EARLY!!! 

PLEASE: No Pets (Dogs, Ferrets, Bunnies, etc)

Come EARLY to catch the provided shuttles from the parking area to race start. Cheer on the teams as they leave the chute!  Prearranged school bus access. Merchandise and concession sales. Please leave personal pets at home.

Salt Creek Summit Crossing

Thursday, January 24th ~ 2 PM thru 4 PM (estimation)
Salt Creek Summit

An alternative vantage point. See the racers up close on the trail. Snow shoers and cross country skiers may want to use this as their starting point.  Hike or ski 1/4 mile to see mushers on the loop.  Snow Park Pass required to park here (passes available for purchase at Joseph Hardware, Sports Corral, Outlaw Motor Sports, or Enterprise DMV).

Finish At Fergi

Thursday, January 24th-Saturday, January 26th
Ferguson Ridge Ski Area

• 62 Mile Race ~ Thursday and Friday late afternoon to evening
• 100 Mile Race ~ Friday AM
• 200 Mile Race Saturday ~ early AM thru early PM

Drive right up to the Fergi Ski Area parking lot to watch the teams finish! Saturday ski while you wait!

Awards Banquet and Dinner 

Saturday, January 26th ~ 5:30 PM
Joseph Community Center

Come join us at the dinner and awards ceremony. Listen to the mushers share tales from the trail!  Live and silent auction fundraiser.
Entertainment by Leon Brown, a musician from Baker City.

• Doors open ~ 5:30 pm
• Dinner served ~ 6:30pm
• Bar opens ~ 5:30pm, prices vary (not included in dinner price)

Ticket prices:

• General Public ~ $20.00
• Members ~ $18.00
• Volunteers & Handlers ~ $12.00
• Children 5-12 ~ $8.00
• Children under 4 ~ Free
• Mushers, ECX Coordinators, & Major Race Sponsors ~ Free

Ticket prices include buffet style dinner and dessert (vegetarian option available), entertainment, and awards presentations.

Tickets may be purchased at Race Central (Joseph Community Center) from Wednesday through Saturday or at the door.

Advanced tickets recommended, limited seating.