Event Schedule
Race Central and Kids' Corner
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 through Saturday, January 25, 2025
Community Center in Joseph, OR
Wednesday, January 22: 8 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday & Friday, January 23-2: 8 AM - 10 PM (closed during race start)
Saturday, January 25: 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.
Vet Checks
Wednesday, January 22, 2023
Main Street Enterprise: 9:00 AM
Main Street Joseph: 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 22: 6:30 PM at the Community Center in Joseph, OR
Potluck ~ Doors Open 6:00 PM / 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 everyone. Paper goods, plastic ware, and drinks are provided.
Eagle Cap Extreme Race Start
Thursday, January 23, 12 PM (noon): 200 mile race, 100 mile race, and 1st Stage of the 31 mile, 2-day mid-distance race.
Friday, January 24, 12 PM (noon): 2nd Stage of the 31 mile, 2-day mid-distance race. Please check with Race Central as the start time of the second stage may adjust due to race needs.
Ferguson Ridge Ski Area
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. Shuttle Starts at 9:45 AM BE EARLY!!!
Salt Creek Summit Crossing
Thursday, January 23: 1 PM thru 3 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 23 - Saturday, January 25
Ferguson Ridge Ski Area
31 Mile 2-Day Mid-Distance Races: Thursday and Friday late afternoon to evening
100 Mile Race: Friday AM
200 Mile Race: Saturday early AM through early PM
Drive right up to the Fergi Ski Area parking lot to watch the teams finish! Saturday ski while you wait!
Awards Reception
Saturday, January 25 ~ 5:30 PM at the Community Center in Joseph, OR
Come join us at the awards ceremony. Listen to the mushers share tales from the trail!
Doors open at 5:30 pm