Past: 2nd Rich Crain Classic

For who: All trail lovers and dog owners
What: skijor, bikejor, ski, bike, kick sled, mush, run
Distance: 5km and 15km
Categories: 1 human power, 1 dog power, 2 dog power, 3 dog power
Date: March 17, 2024
Time: noon
Where: Talkeetna Lakes Park – Comsat trail head
Age: 12 and up
Dogs welcome: Yes
Cost: $10 (members) / $15 all others / $20 day of event

We are happy to announce the 2nd Rich Crain Classic. This is a fun low key race where you can choose your form of transportation and the dog power you want to bring.

The 5km trail will be mostly on lakes with some short tree portages.
The 15km trail will be on narrow, windy and steep hills. Talkeetna style. Skate ski is possible although you might have to shorten your stride in some parts.

There will be cookies and warm beverages from our sponsor The Talkeetna Roadhouse at the start finish area.

Past: Trap safety for dog owners class

For who: All dog owners
Date: November 4, 2023
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Where: Denali Education Center, Talkeetna
Age: 14 and up
Dogs welcome: No
Cost: $10 (members) / $15 all others

We have invited Brad Christensen from the South Central Chapter of the Alaska Trappers Association again to teach a class about Trapping regulations and practical hands-on techniques to remove a dog from a trap.

No one wants to see a dog caught in a trap intended for a marten or a wolf, but it occasionally happens. Many of Alaska’s communities are adjacent to prime wildlife habitat. Trappers are drawn to these areas, as are dog walkers and mushers. Some residents close to these areas allow dogs to roam free, and pets sometimes wind up in traps. Its important to know what your rights are and how to help your furry friend.

Past: Bikejor and Canine Cross

For who: All community members and all dog owners
Date: September 30, 2023
Time: Sign up online or on race day at 11 a.m., the race starts at Noon
Where: Talkeetna Lakes Park, Comsat Trailhead
Age: no restrictions
Dogs welcome: Yes (on leash)
Cost: $10 (members) / $15 all others

1 & 2 Dog Bikejor – 8km
1 & 2 Dog Bikejor – 5km

1 & 2 Canine Cross – 8km
1 & 2 Canine Cross – 5km

Past Event:​ 1st Rich Crain Classic

What: Skijor and open class
For who: All community members and all dog owners
Date: Sunday March 19, 2023
Time: noon
Where: Talkeetna Lakes Park, Comsat Trailhead
Age: 12 years and up
Dogs: Yes
Distance: 2 and ~ 5 miles

Past Event:​ MUTT Turkey Motivator

For who: All community members and all dog owners
Date: Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Time: 11 a.m.
Where: Talkeetna Lakes Park, Comsat Trailhead
Age: no restrictions
Dogs welcome: Yes (on leash)
Cost: free

Past Event: FUN RUN – Bikejor and Canine Cross

For who: All community members and all dog owners
Date: October 23, 2022
Time: Sign up starts at 11 a.m., Fun Race starts at Noon
Where: Talkeetna Lakes Park, Comsat Trailhead
Age: no restrictions
Dogs welcome: Yes (on leash)
Cost: free

Past Event: Drop in Event to try Kicksledding, Skijor and Kicksled with your Dog

For who: All community members and all dog owners
Date: February 27, 2022
Time: noon – 3:00pm
Where: X lake – Talkeetna Lakes Park – Comsat Trailhead
Age: no restrictions
Dogs welcome: Yes (on leash)
Cost: free

MUTT is teaming up with Kicksled Talkeetna for a drop in event on X lake at Talkeetna Lakes Park.

Interested community members can drop by between noon and 3pm to learn about and try out kicksledding, skijor and kicksled with a dog.

There will be experienced users around to help you setup and get you on the way. Kicksleds, skijor setups, dog harnesses and even real trained sled dogs will be available. Bring your pet dog and enjoy an afternoon on the lake and hang out at our warming station.

Strictly enforced: All dogs have to be leashed during MUTT events.

Past event: Trap safety for dog owners class

For who: All dog owners
Date: December 18th, 2021
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Where: Denali Education Center, Talkeetna
Age: 14 and up
Dogs welcome: No
Masks: Mandatory
Cost: $10

No one wants to see a dog caught in a trap intended for a marten or a wolf, but it occasionally happens. Many of Alaska’s communities are adjacent to prime wildlife habitat. Trappers are drawn to these areas, as are dog walkers and mushers. Some residents close to these areas allow dogs to roam free, and pets sometimes wind up in traps.