Charlton Park Dryland Battle Sled Dog Race
Date and time
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI
Date and time
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI
Date and time
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location
2545 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings, MI
Great Lakes Sled Dog Association (GLSDA) is proud to present a new dryland race event! This race will be held at the Historic Charlton Park in Hastings, MI. The trails located there are a beautiful mix of grassy and gravel terrain through the woods and fields of the park. We are excited to be able to offer this.
All classes will be on a 2.2 mile trail for all classes. Hope you are all able to join us! Classes are ISDRA Sanctioned & IFSS Accredited (with the exception of 6 and 4 dog rig classes)
CLASSES OFFERED • 6 Dog Rig • 4 Dog Rig • 2 Dog Bike • 2 Dog Scooter • 1 Dog Bike • 1 Dog Scooter • Men’s Canicross • Women’s Canicross • Jr Rig – 3–4 Dogs • Jr Wheels – 1-2 Dogs • Jr Canicross • Fun Run (Saturday Only)
SPECTATORS WELCOME!
Entries close on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT.
GLSDA has a strict no late entries or changes permitted after the entries close policy. There will be no exceptions, so please don't ask.
Rules and Required Equipment
*No Whips *No Wrist Ropes and/or Driver Restraints Allowed *Helmets required in all Wheeled Classes and eye protection strongly recommended *Snub Line required on 6 & 4 Dog Rigs while on trail (ISDRA) *ISDRA Rules Apply
GLSDA Membership
GLSDA Membership is required to race and you will not be permitted to race until your membership has been paid. Please note that your membership will cover you for all upcoming GLSDA races until the membership year ends in May, 2027, so if you entered Lost Pines Dryland this year, your membership purchase is good for this race too and any other races you enter until the membership year ends.
GLSDA Membership can be purchased online here along with your entries
Membership Contact: Dianna Koteskey, blackholenorthfarms@gmail.com
Lodging
Rustic Camping Available at Race Site, no electric, water is available but suggest you bring your own Camping Rates: $40 for two nights, $25 for one night Camping site can be purchased here online along with your entries
Holiday Inn Express (Dog Friendly) 1099 M-43 Hwy Hastings, MI 49058 269-945-0000
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