Competitor Information
Whitefish Skijoring February 14 & 15th, 2026
1530 W Springcreek Rd, Kalispell, MT
​Novice Division: $100/team entry fee
Snowboard Division: $150/team entry fee
Sport Division: $150/team entry fee
Open Division: $200/team entry fee
For registration questions or issues please email competitors.wfskijoring@gmail.com
COMPETITOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
A select number of pre-registration invites will be sent to competitive athletes who have participated in
Whitefish Skijoring in past years. These individuals have demonstrated excellent sportsmanship,
a positive community spirit, and a strong commitment to both the Whitefish Skijoring event and the sport.
All remaining team spots will be made available to the public and awarded through a lotto-style drawing.
***ALL competitors must create an Account through Whitefish Skijoring in order to participate in any form of registration. Account creation opens December 15th.
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INSTRUCTIONS:​
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Please read the competitor and division rules carefully. www.https://www.whitefishskijoring.org/rules-regulations
Submissions that do not adhere to the rules will be discarded.
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All human team members must already have an active Whitefish Skijoring account to be added to a team.
Begin by logging into your account. (If you don't have one, go to competitors.whitefishskijoring.org & click Create Account).
Click REGISTER NOW and begin building your team submissions.
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Every individual team member must have an account before being part of a registration team.
Pre-Registration (Invite Only)
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Invites Sent: Around Christmas (via email)
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Registration Window: Jan 1–5 for all divisions
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Confirmation Emails: by Jan 7
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Payment Deadline: Jan 9 (unpaid spots will be forfeited)
Public Registration Requests (Lotto Drawing)
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Request Window: Jan 7–8 for all divisions
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Public submissions are requests, not guaranteed entries.
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Confirmation Emails: by Jan 12
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If you do not receive a confirmation email, your team will be placed on the waiting list and may be backfilled if another team forfeits their spot by missing the payment deadline.
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Payment Deadline for Public Teams: Jan 14 (unpaid spots will be forfeited)
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For registration questions or issues please email Competitors.wfskijoring@gmail.com
Schedule of events
​FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2026:
Mandatory Competitor Sign Check-In/Waivers​
Dusty Star Saloon 6pm-9pm
All competitors are required to attend Friday night competitor check-in.
In addition, any individual who will be accompanying a competitor in the competitor area during the event must also attend check-in, sign a waiver, and receive an event wristband.
Access to the competitor area during the event will be restricted to wrist-banded individuals only. No exceptions.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2026:
Mandatory Competitor Meeting 9:30am at the Announcer Booth
Skijoring Races- Gates open at 10am, Event starts at 11am
Skijoring race days are fast-paced, family-friendly, and full of Montana winter energy. Watch teams of horses, riders, and skiers fly down the course at full speed — and be sure to stay into the afternoon to catch the Professional divisions as they take on the course.
Calcutta Auction- Open to the Public- Bid on and buy your favorite skijoring teams Saturday night, then cheer them on Sunday for a chance to win money based on race results. A crowd-favorite tradition — open to all spectators!
Fatt Boys Bar and Grille- 7pm-9pm
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2026:
Mandatory Competitor Meeting 9:30am at the Announcer Booth
Skijoring Races- Gates open at 10am, Event starts at 11am
Skijoring race days are fast-paced, family-friendly, and full of Montana winter energy. Watch teams of horses, riders, and skiers fly down the course at full speed — and be sure to stay into the afternoon to catch the Professional divisions as they take on the course.
Awards (Including Calcutta Payouts):
Midway Tavern Restaurant 6:30pm
On-Site Camping & Horse Containment
Competitors are permitted to camp on-site at the venue with their horses during the event. All competitors are responsible for providing their own horse containment system, such as portable panels, temporary fencing, or other secure enclosures. No loose horses are permitted.
A water truck will be available on-site for horses. Please plan accordingly for all other needs.
Respect for Private Property
The event is held on private property that is an active, working crop field. We ask all competitors and accompanying individuals to be respectful of the landowners and the property at all times.
Please pick up all trash or non-biodegradable items. Continued access to this venue depends on everyone’s cooperation and stewardship.
Stay Tuned as we update the details for 2026 registration, track details, venue details and more!