Acerca de
South River Race
JAN 17-18 2026
Yearly Memberships Due this Summer
Our Races and Time Trials are for our members,
Yearly and Weekend membership available

South River Race
Jan 17-18 2026 (back up dates Jan 24-25 2026)
Trail info: Trail is challenging & fun, with twists, turns, hills and hairpin turns.
Trail is considered technical and the difficulty level is impacted by snowfall/trail condition
IFSS for 2025
IFSS World Cup Qualifying classes
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1 Dog Skijoring M/W
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2 Sled Open/RNB
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4 Sled Open/RNB
Full set of (IFSS) Race Rules (View/Download Rules here)

Onsite Food Provided by
South River Machar Agricultural Society!!
Famous Lumberjack Breakfast
(Pancakes and Ham) both mornings! YUM
Lunch: hamburger, hotdogs and vegetarian chili.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water and pop will be available throughout the day.
South River Machar Agricultural Society uses locally sourced meat, pure maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Close to race site Eats
Sherri's Diner ~ Sat 7am - 2pm (closed Sunday)
Address: 306 Hwy 124, South River, ON P0A 1X0
South River Scoops 'N' More ~ Sat / Sunday 11-8pm
Address: 281 Hwy 124, South River, ON P0A 1X0
IFSS rules
Race Marshal: Jim Cunningham
Trail Boss: Matt Paquette, Steve Todoroff & Jessica Switzer
Org: SSASO
Timers: Marcel Garneau & Lesley Morrison
Official Race Photographer:
Megan Rae of
Back Country Media
Official Club Photographer:
Carol Redford
Mandatory Musher meeting Sat 8am
Classes
4 Mile Trail
1 Dog Skijoring OPEN/ RNB
2 Dog Skijoring OPEN/ RNB
4 Dog Sled OPEN/ RNB
6 Dog Sled OPEN/ RNB
2.5 Mile Trail
2 Dog Sled OPEN/ RNB
1-2 Dog JR Sled
Address
Almaguin Highlands Secondary School
Box 250
South River, Ontario
P0A 1X0

Trail Crew
**NEW Accommodation Sponsor **
Spring Lake Manor & Chalets (2 Locations)
South River , ON
Spring Lake Manor & The Chalets on Spring Lake
416-912-6920 / 416-258-2980
owners :Susanne & Dave
Special Musher prices (see below for details)
January 17-19 Breakdown for Mushers
Musher's call or Email Susanne & Dave directly
416-912-6920 or info@springlakemanor.ca
Check in Friday 11am for All Places
Cancellation Policy Waived for mushers and volunteers!!!
large parking areas
Spring Lake Manor – No pets inside the building (parking lot is OK)
720 South Shore Drive
South River, ON
$150 per person per night
($200 per couple/shared bed)
Cleaning fee included
https://www.springlakemanor.ca/
Room info
9 Bedrooms, (3 bedrooms have 2 beds in them)
Main Floor
Bedroom 1 - 1 Double bed
Bedroom 2 - Single Bunks Beds (acc 2 people) there is room for an air mattress
Bedroom 3 - 1 Queen Bed & 1 Double Bed with Private Bathroom Ensuite
Lower Lounge area
Bedroom 4 - 1 Queen & 1 Double
Bedroom 5 - 1 Queen (Bdrm 5 & 6 have a connected Bathroom between them)
Bedroom 6 - 1 King
Bedroom 7 - 1 Queen
Bedroom 8 - 1 Queen
Bedroom 9 - 1 Double
RV Plug outside Upper Driveway $50 per night
Chalets on Spring Lake - Pet Friendly!
684A South Shore Drive
South River, ON
https://www.airbnb.com/l/GFsU3GoQ
Large Chalet 3 bedrooms – sleeps 6 - $400 per night, Cleaning fee included
(extra cleaning fee $50 per dog)
RV Plug outside Driveway $50 per night
Small Chalet 2 Bedrooms & pullout sofa – sleeps 6 - $300 per night, Cleaning fee included
(extra cleaning fee $50 per dog)
Algonquin Hotel on highway 124 ( just down the road from site.)
Address: 11191 Hwy 124, South River, ON P0A 1X0
Casswell Resort - located in Sunridge 5 minutes from race. ( private cabins in th back)
Address: 77 Main St, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0
The Bistro in Sunridge ( they have an Air BnB above the restaurant).
Address: 93 Main St, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0
North bay (approx 40 min away) - just an easy drive down HWY 11
Ramada Inn (good space to park trailers has timmies across the road and pet friendly). North Bay also has lots of food options.
Address: 201 Pinewood Park Dr, North Bay, ON P1B 8Z4
Huntsville- which is 40 mins from South River - easy drive up Hwy 11.
Huntsville has many options for food.
Comfort Inn ( not great for trailers but close to amenities and pet friendly)
676 Lakeshore Dr., North Bay, ON, P1A 2G4.
(705) 494-9444
Holiday Inn ( great for trailers, close to amenities and pet friendly).
Address: 1325 Seymour St, North Bay, ON P1B 9V6






