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North East Dryland Challenge

North East Dryland Challenge is a running race on November 21, 2026 in North East, PA.

Date
November 21, 2026 (66 days to go)
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

The Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club is excited to host the fourth running of the North East Dryland Challenge! Join us to race around the beautiful Howard Eaton Reservoir in historic North East, PA on November 21-22, 2026. This year's race is sanctioned by the International Sled Dog Racing Association (ISDRA) and an accredited International Federation of Sled Dog Sports (IFSS) World Cup Race.

Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club Membership is required to participate in this race. Visit our membership page to join or enter this link into your browser: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/PennsylvaniaSledDogClub

Race weekend information is listed on the ISDRA event page: https://isdra.org/events/SB1FjXbKDZQM9kQqJRUu

A race information booklet will be emailed to all participants prior to the start of the race.

Competitors interested in competing in the ISDRA Championship Points Program and/or the IFSS World Cup must be members of each organization. Please visit the ISDRA and USFSS websites for more information regarding memberships.

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

47°

Typical Low

34°

Chance of Rain

50%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield 2 Sse, 14 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:16 AMSunset 4:52 PMDaylight 9h 36m

About North East, PA

City Elevation

882 ft

Nearest Airport

ERI

Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 19 mi

Major Hub

BUF

Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 76 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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66

Days to train

Race
North East Dryland Challenge
Date
November 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the North East Dryland Challenge?
North East Dryland Challenge is a running race held in North East, Pennsylvania on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the North East Dryland Challenge?
Saturday, November 21, 2026 in North East, Pennsylvania at 9843 Black Road. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the North East Dryland Challenge?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

North East Dryland Challenge

Nov 21, 2026

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