Welcome to the 2027 Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race

Eastern Oregon's Premier Mushing Event!

Welcome to ECX 2027!

The Eagle Cap Extreme runs through the rugged Wallowa Mountains in Northeastern Oregon. It has been described as challenging, fun and drop-dead beautiful by participants and fans alike. This all-volunteer race receives high marks for professionalism and for being very well run.

We focus on making the dogs and mushers' experience as safe, comfortable, and fun as possible. The mushers and their dogs really love their fans, especially all the school kids who make a special field trip to see the event.

Race Distances:

100 Mile - 8 Dog Race
30 Mile - Two-Day 6 Dog Race
15 Mile - Two-Day, 6 Dog Race

The event starts with morning Vet Checks in Enterprise followed by afternoon checks on Main Street in Joseph on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The Vet Checks are a fun way to meet the mushers and interact with the dogs! They are free and open to the public.

The race starts the next day, on Thursday, January 21, 2027, at 12 noon at the Salt Creek Summit Sno-Park, about 9 miles southeast of Joseph. Fans can line up on the side of the starting chute to root for their favorite team! Race Start Parking is provided nearby at the SnoPark (Permit required)

Another great vantage point is the new re-imagined Betacot Checkpoint, a short walk from the Salt Creek Summit SnoPark.

There's a lot going on in addition to the Vet Checks and Race Start: visit the schedule here.

Come early and witness how excited the dogs get when they do what they love: RACE!