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South River Race
JAN 16-17 2027

Yearly Memberships Due this Summer

Our Races and Time Trials are for our members,
Yearly and Weekend membership available 

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South River Race
Jan 16-17 2027   (No back up date)

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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

  • 2 Sled Open/RNB

  • 4 Sled Open/RNB

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Full set of (IFSS) Race Rules (View/Download Rules here)

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​Onsite Food Provided by 

South River Machar Agricultural Society!!

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Famous Lumberjack Breakfast

(Pancakes and Ham) both mornings! YUM

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Lunch:  hamburger, hotdogs and vegetarian chili.

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Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water and pop will be available throughout the day.

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South River Machar Agricultural Society uses locally sourced meat, pure maple syrup and fresh fruit.

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Close to race site Eats 

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Sherri's Diner  ~ Sat 7am - 2pm (closed Sunday)

Address: 306 Hwy 124, South River, ON P0A 1X0

​Phone: (705) 386-2490

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South River Scoops 'N' More ~ Sat / Sunday 11-8pm

Address: 281 Hwy 124, South River, ON P0A 1X0

Phone: (705) 386-2313

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IFSS rules

Race Marshal: Jim Cunningham

Trail Boss: Matt Paquette, Steve Todoroff & Jessica Switzer

Org: SSASO

Timers: Marcel Garneau & Lesley Morrison

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Official Race Photographer: 

Megan Rae of

Back Country Media   

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Official Club Photographer:

Carol Redford

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Mandatory Musher meeting Sat 8am​​

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Classes

4.5 Mile Trail

1 Dog Skijoring OPEN/ RNB

2 Dog Skijoring OPEN/ RNB

4 Dog Sled OPEN/ RNB

6 Dog Sled OPEN/ RNB

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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

 

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South River

Trail Crew

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**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)

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Algonquin Hotel on highway 124 ( just down the road from site.)

Address: 11191 Hwy 124, South River, ON P0A 1X0

Phone: (705) 386-2641

 

Casswell Resort - located in Sunridge 5 minutes from race. ( private cabins in th back)

Address: 77 Main St, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0

Phone: (705) 384-7600

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The Bistro in Sunridge ( they have an Air BnB above the restaurant).

Address: 93 Main St, Sundridge, ON P0A 1Z0

Phone: (705) 707-3030

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North bay (approx 40 min away) - just an easy drive down HWY 11

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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

Phone: (705) 472-0810

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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

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Holiday Inn ( great for trailers, close to amenities and pet friendly).

Address: 1325 Seymour St, North Bay, ON P1B 9V6

Phone: (705) 476-7700

 

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