# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 First Mate Babe Southwick Memorial Race
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for this yearly historical race on the only sprint track in the Yukon! 2 days of racing followed by an awards banquet.

Musher Details:
Registration is open: https://yukondogmushers.org/the-babe-southwick-memorial-race 
Deadline to register is 5pm Feb 6th. No late registration will be accepted.

Mandatory mushers meeting and bib draw on February 6th at 7pm: Armin and Mandy welcome racers to join them at their home for the bib draw (google.com/maps/place/Yukon+Horse+Packing+Adventures/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xb1d608eabf699d49?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111) otherwise and additional folks can join online via: https://meet.google.com/amd-xtzj-pan

Race schedule for each day:
- 11:30: 4 dogs - 4 miles
- 10 min after last 4 dog team back, skijoring 1-2 dogs - 4 miles
- 1 pm: 6 dogs - 7.3 miles 
- 2:30 pm: open - 13 miles
Times are approximate. 

Awards after the race on Sunday for all mushers, handlers and volunteers. 

Total minimum purse: $7000

Temperature cutoff: -30oC

Spectator Details:
All are welcome to watch the action. Please leave your pets at home or in your car while attending the race. Wall tent for warming up, snacks and food available for purchase - please bring some cash. Ibex Valley Tracks are located on the Alaska Highway across from the second entrance at km 1448 to the old Alaska Highway. 

Thank you to our sponsors: 
FirstMate Pet Foods 
Whitehorse Blue Bin Recycling 
Air North - Yukon's Airline
Kluane First Nation
Arctic Backhoe
Jacobs Industries and Coates Services Ltd. 
Mathieu Devred - Designed by A Good Soul
Tanzilla Harness Supply
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whitehorse/2026-first-mate-babe-southwick-memorial-race/200029177314113
- **Event Categories**: sports, dog, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 55

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Whitehorse
- **state**: YT
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Ibex Valley Track
- **lat**: 60.836069717134
- **long**: -135.41071533305
- **full address**: Ibex Valley Track, 914 Alaska Hwy, Ibex Valley, YT Y0B, Canada, Whitehorse

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 First Mate Babe Southwick Memorial Race being held?
  - **A:** 2026 First Mate Babe Southwick Memorial Race takes place on Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ibex Valley Track, 914 Alaska Hwy, Ibex Valley, YT Y0B, Canada, Whitehorse.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 First Mate Babe Southwick Memorial Race?
  - **A:** 2026 First Mate Babe Southwick Memorial Race is organized by Yukon Dog Mushers Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 First Mate Babe Southwick Memorial Race is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Whitehorse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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