100 Mile Wilderness Race

About

Kicking off Snofest in Greenville, this International event pits these powerful canine athletes and their mushers against the legendary Maine snow and cold of winter!!

The teams get all the help necessary from local people that have as much enthusiasm as the dogs and their drivers. Teams of 12 huskies take their turn in the chute, at the starting line, at 2-minute intervals, lunging forward into their harnesses as they head north up Moosehead Lake with such enthusiasm they can hardly be held back! Listen with the drivers, as the count-down happens: 3, 2, 1 GO!!

You can watch the teams at several spots:

(A map is available with viewing spots for those on snowmobiles, cross-country skis, or snowshoes.)

Outbound

Return

The Starting Line
From the top of Blair Hill in Greenville
Crossing Lily Bay Road
Brownville Checkpoint

Crossing Lily Bay Road
Finish Line

Fun Facts ...

Did you know?
1. These incredible athletes (and their mushers) log thousands of miles in training that

begins in August and continues nonstop until a brief late spring/early summer break.

2. The dogs are fed premium diets with special supplements to fuel them with the

nutrients needed to go the distance.

3. The bond between the mushers and their dogs is amazing; depending on each other

as they travel varied terrain and weather conditions.

You can volunteer to help bring the teams of powerful canine athletes to the starting line or just come and watch the excitement!

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