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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
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2026 Yellowstone Special
January 30, 31, & February 1, 2026
3 Days of Racing
17 Miles/day
16 Dog Pool
12 Dog max/day
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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!
2026 Entries
Fun Run Rec Class
1. John Konecne
2. Jamie Johnson
3. Jane Devlin
4. Lindsay McKeever
5. Renee Lirette
6. Leonie Tetzner
7. Anna Ergish
Fun Run Pro Class
1. Aurelie Coste
2. Remy Coste
3. Sherry Johnson
4. Jake Robinson
5. Matt Monke
6. Sean Hildreth
7. Michael Tetzner
8. Rachel Scdoris
9. Alix Crittenden
Yellowstone Special
1. Loretta Dykun
2. Mya Knudsen
3. Carl Knudsen
4. Sherry Johnson
5. Alva Streeper
6. Dustin Kendall
7. Clara Streeper
8. Jake Robinson
9. Matt Johnson
10. 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.
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®
Supported by West Yellowstone Businesses!
