Classes & Distances
Sprint (Nome Style):
- Unlimited classes (US); 23,8 km
- 8-dog class (8S); 16 km
- 6-dog Class (6S); 12 km
- 4-dog Class (4S) modified for Olympic model, see below
Day 1:
“Classic” 1st heat with interval start the first day on standard trail distances 7,5 km.
Day 2:
Modified 2nd heat with pursuit start day two, start intervals in function of the day 1 result times. Trail distance7,5 km. The first to cross the finish line will be awarded the title of European Champion in the class.
Day 3:
Arena race with mass start on a short track with lap distance 2,5 km (3 laps).The first to cross the finish line will be awarded the title of European Champion in the class. Day three is a separate event. 4-dog Junior class (4J) This class, reserved for juniors drivers between the age of 14 and 16 years - shall be run as a separate class according to the ESDRA Race Regulations Part II, § 1.2.1.6.2 and suite, and Regulations Part IV, § 2.10.1
Middle distance Nome Style
- Unlimited classes (UMD) 35,5 km
- 6-dog class (LMD) 35,5 km
- Skijoring 1-2 dogs (SMD) – from 19 years 35,5 km
- Pulka 1-4 dogs (PMD) – from 19 years 35,5 km
Day 1:
Skijoring one-dog classes Seniors divided into men and women (MS1/WS1), distance 16 km (MS1) 16 km (WS1). Juniors divided into men and women (MSJ/WSJ), distance 12 km, as per ESDRA Regulations Part IV, § 2.11.2.2 and § 2.11.3.2
Day 2:
Combine competition in one-dog class modified for Olympic model. Arena race with mass start on a short track with multiple laps. The first to cross the finish line will be awarded the title of European Champion in the class.
Seniors divided into men and women (MC1/WC1); lap distance 2,5 km (2+2 laps) Juniors divided into men and women (MCJ/WCJ); lap distance 2,5 km (2+1 laps), as per ESDRA Regulations Part IV, § 2.11.2.2 and § 2.11.3.1
Day 3:
Relay; 3 x 5 km as per ESDRA Regulation Part VI.
All classes are open for a limited number of teams from countries not represented in ESDRA. Those teams will not be granted EC titles. Special awarding for registered nordic breed teams is foreseen.
