Stage Stop Sled Dog race begins Friday

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) - The Pedigree® Stage Stop Race, now in its 27th year, will commence its 2022 event starting on Town Square in downtown Jackson, Wyoming Friday night.

The 2022 Stage Stop Race is primed for stiff competition this year. With a total combined payout of $165,000, the Pedigree Stage Race offers the largest purse in the lower 48 and draws top teams from the United States and Canada.

RACE START — Friday, January 28 — Jackson, Wyoming

9:00 am — 1:00 pm Vet Check Deloney Parking Lot. Meet the mushers, dogs and vet staff.
5:30 pm KICK OFF on Town Square in downtown Jackson.
6:30 pm RACE START first team leaves the chute.
For more information about the Jackson WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/jackson-hole/

STAGE 1

Saturday — January 29 — Teton County, Wyoming
9:00 am RACE START at Blackrock Ranger Station.
For more information about the Teton County WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/201/

STAGE 2

Sunday — January 30 — Pinedale, Wyoming
(Stage Two relocated from the South Pass area of Lander, Wyoming)
9:00 AM RACE STARTS at the Upper Green River Trailhead, Cora at the end of Hwy 352. Kendall Valley Lodge serves Breakfast & Lunch Specials. Located west of the Upper Green Parking Lot.
4:00 PM PUBLIC MEET & GREET at the Dudley Key Sports Complex. Food and drinks for purchase.

STAGE 3

Monday — January 31 — Pinedale, Wyoming
9:00 AM RACE STARTS at the Upper Green River Trailhead, Cora at the end of Hwy 352. Kendall Valley Lodge serves Breakfast & Lunch Specials. Located west of the Upper Green Parking Lot. For more information about the Pinedale WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/pinedale-wy/
Monday — January 31st — Big Piney, Wyoming.
6:00 PM MEET THE MUSHERS DINNER at the Marbleton Community Center, 429 2nd Street, Big Piney.

STAGE 4

Tuesday — February 1 — Big Piney/Marbleton, Wyoming
9:00 AM RACE STARTS at Middle Piney parking lot off road 350, 20 miles from Big Piney.
For more information about the Big Piney/Marbleton WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/big-piney-marbleton-wy/

STAGE 5

Wednesday — February 2nd— Kemmerer, Wyoming
9:00 AM RACE STARTS at the end of the Hams Fork Road, Hams Fork Trail Head.
For more information about the Kemmerer WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/kemmerer-wy/

Thursday — February 3— TRAVEL DAY

STAGE 6

Friday — February 4 — Alpine, Wyoming
9:00 AM RACE STARTS at Greys River Trail Head Parking Lot.
For more information about the Alpine WY Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/alpine-wy/

STAGE 7

Friday — February 5 — Driggs, Idaho
9:00 AM RACE STARTS at new location past Kay Dairy Trail Head. Parking at the Start/Finish is limited. Please Plan to Carpool.
1:00 - 3:00 PM COMMUNITY MEET & GREET behind Driggs Community Center in the Transit Center Park & Ride Lot. For more information about the Driggs ID Stage visit https://www.wyomingstagestop.org/stages/driggs-id/

Friday — February 5th — Final Banquet at the Teton County Idaho Fairgrounds 5:00 PM Doors open. Dinner catered by Captain Ron's BBQ starts at 6:00 PM.