GCI Open North American Championship

The Alaska Dog Mushers Association is pleased to announce the running of the 72nd GCI Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race. Sprint mushers from around the world will compete in this 3-day dog sled race in Fairbanks, Alaska. The GCI Open North American Championship is the longest continuously run and unofficial "Most Prestigious" dog sled race in the world. GCI Open North American Championship Schedule March 15, 2017 1pm Jeff Studdert Memorial Sponsor Race 6pm Meet the Mushers 7pm Mushers Draw & Calcutta March 17, 2017 12pm Vendor Tent Open 1pm GCI Open North American Championship March 18, 2017 11am Alaska Trappers Annual Fur Auction 12pm Vendor Tent Opens 1pm GCI Open North American Championship March 19, 2017 11am Alaska Trappers Annual Fur Auction 12pm Vendor Tent Opens Parka Parade Registration 1pm GCI Open North American Championship 2pm Parka Parade & Pop Scramble 6pm Finish Banquet