🐾 Big thanks to NutriSource Pet Foods for sponsoring the Byllesby Dryland Derby! 🐕💨

They’re sponsoring dog food for every race class winner because hard-working dogs deserve the best! 🏆🍖

⏰ Don’t forget! Race registration closes on October 11th at 10 pm! If you’re planning to compete, get those entries in soon!

🐶 Want to try your dog’s strength instead? The weight pull will accept same-day registration, so you can sign up right at the event!

Wanna know who is signed up? Here is a list of current teams registered to race at the Byllesby Dryland Derby:

6 Dog Rig

TJ Squires

Scott Dahlquist

Alexandra Johnson

6 Dog Rig – RNB

RJ Williamson

4 Dog Rig

Scott Dahlquist

Rich Weeks

Lynn Whipple

Alexandra Johnson

Chelsea Robertson

4 Dog Rig – RNB

RJ Williamson

Jr 3 Dog Rig

Rin See

Margaret Schieffelbein

2 Dog Bike Pro

TJ Squires

Scott Dahlquist

Sara Brueske

2 Dog Bike Rec

Emilie McGrane

Cathy Beck

Susan Hoppe

Laurie Brandt

Sucheth Suresh

2 Dog Scooter

Molly Hultman

Laurie Brandt

Katherine Brakeville

Chelsea Robertson

Jr 2 Dog Wheeled

Valora Force

1 Dog Scooter

Molly Hultman

Lynn Whipple

Laurie Brandt

Katherine Brakeville

Lute Stierman

1 Dog Bike – Pro

Joe Shilts

Alexis Virnig

Lute Stierman

Lynn Whipple

Laurie Brandt

1 Dog Bike – RNB

Renee Casey

Chloe Adams

1 Dog Bike – Rec

Sarah Garcia

Ben Moren

Taylor Schultz

Mikaela Tunell

Canicross Men’s

Joe Casey

Ethan Hilgemann

Rich Weeks

Canicross Women’s

Kate Mullin

Molly Hultman

Laura Weiglein

Judy Besler

Sarah West

Melissa Tilley

Weight Pull

Chloe Adams – Ullr

River See – Hiro

River See – Enya

Amy Pasbrig – Reese

List updated 10/9/25. See a mistake? Email Stephanie at info@tcdps.org

They’re the place to go if your pup deserves a little extra tail-wagging joy. 🦴💙

This basket (and others!) will be raffled off during the derby for just $1 a ticket! 🎟️🐾 Don’t miss your chance to snag some goodies for you and your pup.

The Byllesby Dryland Derby is right around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! From trail help to race-day support, it takes a whole team to pull off a weekend like this.

No experience? No problem—we’ll get you set up! 🙌
If you love dogs, the outdoors, and being part of an exciting community event, this is your chance.

Sign up to volunteer today! https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E49A4AB2FA3FBC70-58283061-byllesby

Thank you for helping us make the Byllesby Dryland Derby unforgettable! 🐕💨

We’re thrilled to announce that this year we will have a GUARANTEED Registered Breed Class. This was possible thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors:

✨ Chuck and Don’s, Rosemount
✨ Fireside Restaurant
✨ Brewster’s Bar and Grill
✨ Jack and the Pack
✨ Nick’s Diner – Cannon Falls
✨ Nutrisource
✨ OMNI Winery – Rosemount
✨ WetLab Design
✨ Running Pine Trail Snacks
✨ Team Underdog Supply

And a big thank you to the Frazee Sled Dog Club members for helping us out!

Please join us in thanking these amazing businesses and organizations for helping us celebrate the dogs and teams that make our sport so special! 🐕💨

Photograph by P Salls Photography

Camp Phillippo, has offered us the use of their campsite and parking lot. Camp Phillippo is located 15 minutes from Lake Byllesby Regional Park.

The grass campsites can support vehicles without trailers, and vehicles with trailer would still be able to use the parking lot. The camp site and parking lot accesses are close to toilets- the parking lot is 700 ft away, the camp site is est 250ft-400ft away.

If this interests you, shoot a message to Mel at info@tcdps.org.

Come hungry and support Twin Cities Dog Powered Sports at our BRAT STAND fundraiser! 🎉

📅 September 27th & 28th
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 Von Hanson’s Meats
7533 148th Street West
Apple Valley, Minnesota

Thanks to Von Hanson’s, we’ll be grilling up brats and hot dogs, with a portion of every sale going directly to the Byllesby Dryland Derby. 🚴‍♂️🐕

Bring your appetite and help us fuel the race season, one brat at a time! 🙌

👉 We’re also looking for volunteers to help at the stand—your support makes all the difference! Reach out to us by email (info@tcdps.org) or facebook messenger if you can help!

ByllesbyDrylandDerby #DogPoweredSports #SupportLocal #BratStand

#bratstand

The forecast is hinting at some rain, so you may want to pack your rain gear. A little drizzle won’t stop the fun, we’ll still be cheering on those powerhouse pups!

See you there, rain or shine! 🌦️

As we get closer to race day, let’s take a moment to talk about the two day race format.

Most dryland events are held over two consecutive days (usually Saturday and Sunday). Competitors run the same course both days, sometimes with only minor variations depending on trail conditions. A competitor races in the same class(es) both days.

Each competitor’s run is timed separately each day. At the end of the event, the two times are added together. The lowest combined time wins.

– Example: If a team runs 10:15 on Day 1 and 10:05 on Day 2, their total is 20:20.

This format rewards consistency, a fast but clean second day can make up for small mistakes on the first, and vice versa. Because the races are in the fall, trails may change from one day to the next (mud, frost, leaves, etc.). Dogs and mushers must adapt quickly.

Day 1 start order is usually based on a draw or registration sequence. On Day 2, start order is based on Day 1’s finish times, fastest first.

Splitting the race across two days makes it fairer: it reduces the impact of one bad run, spreads out the physical effort for dogs, and ensures the best teams rise to the top.

Hello Byllesby racers!

Still looking for campgrounds? About 25-30 minutes from the race site there is one in Zumbrota, MN!

The sites are open now for the reservation. The site is is available through the HipCamp App and the host name is Double J. Here is the website/app.

They may go quickly so the sooner you sign up the better. When you sign up- sign up with max 2 people per the host. (He is waving the fee if there is others staying with you)

After you sign up- message the host Jeff- how many dogs and people you are expecting at the site and you are with the TCDPS-event.

Please reach out if you have questions! See you soon!

The Byllesby Dryland Derby is now officially ISDRA approved ✅🐾

That means your miles and placements here will count toward ISDRA standings—so bring your best and race for points, pride, and pure dryland fun!

📍 Lake Byllesby Regional Park
📅 October 18–19, 2025

Register today at tcdps.org! 🐕🚴‍♂️🛷