

January 24-25, 2026
Pinestone Resort - Haliburton, Ontario
Join us for one of Ontario's most iconic winter events, bringing together sled dog teams, mushers, and spectators for a thrilling weekend of racing and community.
Held at the Pinestone Resort in the heart of the Haliburton Highlands, the Derby - hosted by Winterdance Dogsled Tours, celebrates the spirit of dogsledding, northern traditions, outdoor adventure and the love of working dogs.
Whether you're a musher, volunteer, sponsor or spectator, we're so excited to welcome you back to this unforgettable winter weekend.
Scroll down for the full weekend schedule, event details & musher registration

7:30 a.m. – Late Registration
8:00 a.m. – Driver's Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 1 & 2 Dog Skijoring
10:00 a.m. – 2 Dog Race
11:30 a.m. – 4 Dog Race
1:00 p.m. – Youth Race
1:45 p.m. – Kid & Mutt Race
2:15 p.m. – 6 Dog Race
3:45 p.m. – 8 Dog Race
Schedule Note:
Race times are approximate and may change based on registrations. Final schedule will be confirmed the evening of January 23.

7:30 a.m. – Driver's Meeting
8:30 a.m. – 1 & 2 Dog Skijoring
9:30 a.m. – 2 Dog Race
11:00 a.m. – 4 Dog Race
12:30 p.m. – Youth Race
1:15 p.m. – 6 Dog Race
2:30 p.m. – 8 Dog Race
4:00 p.m. – Presentations
Schedule Note:
Race times are approximate and may change based on registrations. Final schedule will be confirmed the evening of January 23.

Races are free for spectators, the start and finish are great places to watch all the action and are located between Pinestone Resort and County Road #21. Please note for everyone's safety no parking along County Road #21 is allowed.
We love dogs but PLEASE LEAVE PET DOGS AT HOME!! They distract the racing dogs.
Mushers and Skijorer's will run the same 3.4 mile trail with the exception of the 6 & 8 dog teams that will run the longer 5.8 mile trail. The 2 dog and youth race will run a 1.8 mile course (mileage to be posted Wednesday). The crowd favourite Kid & Mutt race will take place at the starting line on Saturday afternoon.
Several fabulous locations are around the Pinestone Resort property that allows both spectators and photographers wonderful views of the teams in full stride while out on the trail. The little camera icons on the map to the left indicate great viewing areas.
PLEASE NOTE - PHOTOGRAPHERS MUST STAY OFF THE RACE TRAIL AT ALL TIMES!!




Questions about the event, racing, volunteering, or sponsorship? We're happy to help: Phone: 705-457-5281 Musher registration opening shortly. Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre 4252 Haliburton County Road #21, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0
