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We invite you to participate in the Darby Dog Derby at Gibbons Pass Road #1209, just off of Lost Trail Pass, MT, January 17-18th 2026!
Register for novice ski-jor (4-miles), advanced ski-jor (6-miles), 4-dog sled, or 6-dog sled divisions below. Registration closes on January 15th! An updated registration list will be posted the week of the race.
All participants are required to attend the Musher Meeting on Friday, January 16th, at 6:30pm. Details below.
Rules
Up to two dogs allowed for the ski-jor events
Your registration includes participation in the selected event(s) for both Saturday and Sunday
All participants are required to attend the Musher's Meeting on Friday, January 16th, at 6:30 PM. Details below.
For complete list rules, click HERE.
Mushers Dinner
The 406 Saloon will host the mushers and their guests on January 16th, 2026. Dinner is included in registration, but guests will need to purchase a meal ticket. The mushers meeting will be held after dinner and is mandatory for mushers registered for the race.
Dinner at 6:30 PM
Mushers Meeting at 7:30 PM
Location:
406 Saloon
114 N Main St, Darby, MT 59829
Lodging Options
Mountain Spirit Inn (Darby, MT)
Lost Trail Hot Springs (Sula, MT)
Camp Sula (Sula, MT)
Darmont Inn (Darby, MT)
Schedule and Course Map
Friday, January 16th
6:30 PM Musher Dinner
7:30 PM Mandatory Musher Metting
Saturday, January 17th
More information soon
Sunday, January 18th
More information soon
Spectators
Darby Dog Days is a fun race for mushers, dogs, and spectators alike. The following will help to ensure everyone has a safe and fun event:
Do's and Don'ts
Please DO leave your pets at home
Please DO NOT pet competition dogs unless given permission
Please DO NOT approach dogs with a yellow ribbon (yellow ribbon indicates dogs that need space)
Please keep the chute entrance OPEN to outgoing and incoming teams
You may hike, ski, or bike up the trail to watch (yield to approaching race teams and and move to the side of the trail)
Parking
Parking is tight at the Gibbons Pass parking lot; please park economically to maximize space. Parking is also available at the Chief Joseph Ski Area, but you can cross-country ski over to the Gibbons Pass trails.
Volunteers
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for this event, please reach out! We are especially in need of snowmobile help during the races and post race clean-up.
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