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Our 2023 race trail map—for reference only. We’ll post an updated map as the 2026 race weekend approaches.

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The Trail’s End Celebration: A Final Salute to the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby 🐕🛷

After three magical races, it’s time for the Klondike Dog Derby community to gather at the finish line one last time. Whether you were a musher on

Behind every great race is a story worth telling. ❄️🐾

A huge thank you to the media organizations who have stood by the Klondike Dog Derby since day one. You’ve braved the cold right alongside us to share the grit, the grace, and the 'mush' w

An update to our beloved Klondike Dog Derby Fans—
Official statement at klondikedogderby.com ❤️😢💙

It is with such sadness that we announce the cancellation of this year’s race due to lack of adequate snow pack on Lake Minnetonka. 😢

Winter started strong but we didn’t have enough snow on the lake to build a safe trail for the Febru

🚨❄️ REMINDER ❄️🚨

Race Weekend has been moved to March 6th & 7th 🗓️🏁

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy this Valentine’s weekend? 🎨❤️
Have them create their own Klondike masterpiece and send it in for a chance to be featured

The poster design fans have spoken! Congrats to Tori Troyer, our 2026 Race Poster Artist!👏🧑&zwj;🎨🎨
Catch Tori’s poster IRL on race day, March 7th!

Our team is unique and blessed… we benefit from the savvy and guidance of multiple lead dogs. Our 2025-2026 Lead Dog Sponsors are rock stars. Their tireless and unwavering commitment has made all the difference. Like any team, we’d be lo

We’d be remiss not to shout out the ️⭐️ ABSOLUTE ALL STARS ️⭐️ on the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby Board of Directors. These folks volunteer their time tirelessly year-round to bring the Klondike to life—partnering with the City, lo

Counting down to making new memories ❄️
We’re officially one month away from the 2026 Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby—March 7th!
Details at klondikedogderby.com

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The Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of the Lake Minnetonka Klondike Dog Derby was to create a world-class sled dog race to serve as a genuine celebration of the sport and spirit of the authentic North; an opportunity for education on the incredible athleticism and passion of sled dogs and mushers; and a tribute to the history of sled dog racing in Excelsior and the Lake Minnetonka area. After only 3 successful races in 8 years due to unreliable weather conditions, the Klondike Dog Derby was officially retired in June of 2026.

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