Race Course: 2 miles, forwards.
No. of dogs: 2 minimum, 4 maximum. Juniors must stay within the number of dogs allowed for their age (must be at least 8 years old). 15 seconds added for each dog in team over two dogs.
Eggs: One hard-boiled, colored Easter egg per dog (count dogs in both teams). Eggs must be carried in the sled in anything except an egg carton. Each team member must carry all of their eggs on their respective runs (5 seconds added for each cracked or missing egg.)
Costumes: 15 seconds subtracted for each team member in costume.
Relay: The second musher can have dogs harnessed and chained to the truck, but can only hook to the gangline after the first musher comes back in and “tags up.” (don’t forget to transfer the eggs).
Assistance: Once the first team member is off the start line, only a chute judge or team member may assist.
Total Elapsed Time:
+ 5 seconds for each cracked or missing egg.
+15 seconds for each dog in the team over two dogs.
-15 seconds for each team member in costume.