West Yellowstone, Montana

West Yellowstone, MontanaWest Yellowstone, MontanaWest Yellowstone, Montana

West Yellowstone, Montana

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2026 Wildfire DEFENSE RACE Series

Races for Dogs. Jobs for Mushers.

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Join us in West Yellowstone!

Free Microchip and Low Cost Vaccine Clinic

January 17 

4:00pm to 6:00pm


First come first served at the 101 Paws Veterinary office located at 22 N Hayden Street in West Yellowstone.


Dogs and Cats only. 


The following vaccines will be offered:

 

Dogs:
Rabies
Leptospirosis
Bordetella
DHPP - Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, & Parvovirus


Cats:
Rabies
FVRCP -  Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (FVR), Calicivirus (C),  & Feline Panleukopenia (P) (also known as feline distemper)
FeLV - Feline Leukemia Virus


$10 per shot for rabies
$20 per shot for all other vaccines listed
Microchipping is FREE!


Registration is required

Click here to register for the Vaccine and Microchip Clinic

2026 Fun Run


January 17 & 18, 2026

2 Days of Racing


Pro Class - 17 miles

16 Dog Pool

12 Dog max/day


Rec Class - 17 miles

10 Dog Pool

8 Dog max/day


Scroll down for Spectator Information 


Click here to register for the Fun Run

2026 Yellowstone Special


January 30, 31, & February 1, 2026
3 Days of Racing

17 Miles/day

16 Dog Pool

12 Dog max/day 


Scroll down for Spectator Information

Click here to register for the Yellowstone Special

Compete to be the 2026 Series Champion!

The 2026 Wildfire Defense Race series will be comprised of two races, the Fun Run and the Yellowstone Special.

Mushers must complete both races in the Series to qualify. Points will be awarded for each race completed. The Series Champion will receive a trophy and an official Wildfire Defense Race Series Wind Anorak!


Click here to register for the Race Series Championship

2026 Entries

Fun Run Rec Class
1. John Konecne

2. Loretta Dykun  

3. Geneva Lyon

4. Matt Johnson 


Fun Run Pro Class
1. Thad McCracken

2. Kelvin Hall

3. Robert Lee

4. Aurelie Coste

5. Remy Coste

6. Mya Knudsen

7. Carl Knudsen 

8. Sherry Johnson

9. Fernando Ramirez

10. Jake Robinson 

11. Matt Monke 


Yellowstone Special
1. Thad McCracken

2. Loretta Dykun

3. Frank Holmberg

4. Mya Knudsen

5. Carl Knudsen

6. Sherry Johnson

7. Alva Streeper

8. Dustin Kendall

9. Clara Streeper

10. Fernando Ramirez

11. Jake Robinson

12. Matt Johnson

13. Matt Monke 




2026 Musher Lodging Recommendation The Hibernation Station

The Hibernation Station has great rates for the 2026 Wildfire Defense Race Series, but only if you book soon!  


Visit their website to see the selection of cabins available. 


https://hibernationstation.com/

2026 Wildfire Defense Race Series Official Race Crew Lodging The Bucking Moose

 Book your stay today!


  Bucking Moose — the Best Buckin' Stay in West Yellowstone, MT – Bucking Moose® 

InfoRmation & Race Forms

Race Map (pdf)Download
2026 Purse Breakdown (pdf)Download
Training Trail Map with Mileage and Inner Trails (pdf)Download
2026 WDRS Spectator Info Sheet (pdf)Download

Contact Us

Do you have questions or comments about the event? Do you need special accommodations? Send me a message, and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

Charlotte Mooney - Race Manager

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