2020 Snowy Owl Kid N Mutt Races

2020 Snowy Owl Kid N Mutt Race Registration

You are about to register for the 2020 Snowy Owl Kid ‘n’ Mutt Races lottery!

  • If your entry is randomly selected, you will be contacted on February 13, 2020 via email.
  • Payment is due then and all pertinent details will be communicated.


The races will take place at The Pond this year. Please take a moment to read the following information :

  • Fee for the kids' races: $6. Fee for Family Challenge: $12.
  • Kids will be driving their own mini-sled (see picture). They will be standing up, holding on the sled while being pulled by one dog. They will have breaking/ slowing down capabilities.
  • Kids must be between 5 years and 12 years old. For safety reasons, no exceptions.
  • Kids can only compete in their category: 5 & 6 years old, 7 - 9 years old and 10 - 12 years old.
  • For the family challenge : You will race as a team of two. Mom or dad will be driving the sled while your 5 to 12 year old teammate seats in the basket. You will race against another family. Please register the adult only (only one spot). We will contact you for detailed information about your team.
  • Spaces are limited and highly coveted. Families can register either for the family challenge or register kiddos for the Kid N Mutt races only. For example, a 5 year old can not participate in both, the Kid N Mutt races and as part of a dad/ mom team.
  • All participants must wear a certified ski or hockey helmet. No exceptions.
  • Check in begins one hour prior to the races. Races begin at the specified time. The announcer will call participants to the start line only three times. If the registered participant is not at the start line, the spot will be given away. No exceptions.

Sunday, March 1

5 - 6 year olds

Check in: 9 a.m.

Races begin promptly at 10 a.m.

7 -9 year olds

Check in: 11 a.m.

Races begin promptly at 12 noon

10 -12 year olds

Check in: 2 p.m.

Races begin promptly at 3 p.m.

Family Challenge

Check in: 4 p.m.

Races begin promptly at 5 p.m.


  • This is a fun event and while we take the races seriously please keep in mind sled dogs are unique and we cannot guarantee a certain behavior (i.e. not slowing down, not getting distracted, sudden stops). A re-race is not guaranteed. The team will make the final decision.
  • We will try to accommodate requests for a specific sled dog but we cannot guarantee a specific kid-mutt team.
  • Parents: you can only register your children/ family.
  • You must read and sign a waiver at check in. By registering in the races you acknowledge that images/video will be captured and assign full copyright of these to the Town of Canmore with the right of reproduction either wholly or in part for marketing and publicity purposes across materials and communication channels.
  • Event is weather dependent and will be cancelled if conditions are not appropriate. Refunds will be issued.
  • SAFETY FIRST! Please keep your furry family members away from the racing area . No dogs by the race tracks. The Snowy Owl team is a professional bunch but they are dogs after all. They get distracted by other dogs and we want to keep all participants safe.
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Registration open Jan 14, 2019Jan 18, 2019
Registration is Closed