The Pedigree Dog Sled race opening ceremony is back this year after canceling in 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race has announced updates to the race plan related to COVID-19.

The ceremonial start and opening festivities usually held in Jackson are canceled this year. The seven-stage race will begin in Alpine on Jan 30 and finish on Feb. 6, in Teton County, Wyoming.

2021 will be the 26th consecutive running of the Stage Stop Race. The field is currently filled with 25 teams from across North America, including defending two-time Champion, Anny Malo from Quebec, Ontario.

The daily race schedule is as follows:

January 30th — Stage One – Alpine, Wyoming

January 31st — Stage Two – Pinedale, Wyoming

February 1st — Stage Three – Kemmerer, Wyoming

February 2nd — Stage Four – Big Piney / Marbleton, Wyoming

February 3rd — Stage Five– Lander, Wyoming

February 4th —Travel Day —

February 5th — Stage Six – Driggs, Idaho

February 6th — Stage Seven – Teton County, Wyoming

Daily race coverage including video segments, race commentary, and musher interviews, will be posted on the race website, each evening.