Canicross NZ

02/06/2026

17/05/2026

This is going to be an awesome 🤩 wknd of racing

✨ Matariki Weekend Racing – New Zealand Season Opener ✨IFSS World Cup race 🤩

Matariki weekend marks the first race of the season in New Zealand’s North Island 🇳🇿
Celebrating the Māori New Year, Matariki is a special time of reflection and new beginnings, signaled by the rising of the Matariki star cluster in the midwinter sky 🌌

This iconic event is organised by the Ridge Runner Sled Dog Racing Club (RRSDRC) and features three exciting days of racing across all classes 🐾🔥
📍 Held in a forest near Whanganui, this race brings together mushers from both the North and South Islands—making it one of the most popular and competitive events in the country.
🏆 Since 2017, RRSDRC has proudly hosted this event as a World Cup race, attracting top talent and strong competition year after year.
A true celebration of sport, community, and the start of a new season ✨

17/05/2026

Have you got your entry in?

If you haven't got them in yet - get on it!!!

08/05/2026

It is happening, get on yer gear and enjoy running the dogs!

04/05/2026

SCARPER 2026 ENTRY PACK!!!
(Entries close 18 May 2026 - please use either the PDF or online entry form!)

Two options this year - PDF document as usual (see below) or try out our online entry form (this is our first time trying this process so please bear with!).

PDF Entry Pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/115QFBxdJwI4kv4CUkI9aEbkhdaBQeUC8/view?usp=drive_link

Online "Cognito Forms" Entry: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SouthlandSledDogAssociation/Scarper26Entry

Follow our Event page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ft36bG7nX/

05/04/2026

Join us in Naseby Forest as we decide on the trails for Origin 2026, followed by a club training run & our Spectacle Club Run on Saturday 11 April.

Last time we trimmed back some branches, raked up some pinecones, and had a good old time yarning... we can hold some great chat!

Members only, if you haven't joined, complete the membership form pinned at the top of the page.

We are also excited to announce Black Hawk Pet Care New Zealand is our sponsor of Origin 2026! Come join us for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday racing this June!