Sunriver is one of Oregon’s best-loved resorts, and one of its most popular events is the Sunriver Brewing Company K-9 Keg Pull. The race takes place on a 120-foot snow runway in the courtyard of the Village at Sunriver. Register your dog in her weight class (under 10 lbs to over 100 lbs), which determines the weight of her keg. The fastest in each class will be awarded a medal and the title of “Fast as Lightning Fido.” Between heats, visit the human and canine vendors located around the track and have your photo taken in the Bend VW Photo Bus. The event also raises awareness for good causes; entry fees benefit the Ronald McDonald House, and donations of dog food are encouraged to benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Sunriver Brewing Company K-9 Keg Pull will be held at 11 a.m. on February 1, 2025. If Fido would like to take part, the advance entry fee is $25. After the race, relax with your pooch at the four-star, full-service Sunriver Resort.

High Country K9 Keg Pull will be taking place at Appalachian Mountain Brewery in the mountains of North Carolina this January. When the whistle blows, dogs wearing harnesses run alongside their owners on the large track, pulling the keg in a sled behind them. Unfortunately, snow isn’t guaranteed in Blowing Rock. If there’s no white stuff, a strip of AstroTurf will be used instead. This fun-filled event benefits Partners! Canines. In the week following the keg pull, Fido can join you at outdoor Blowing Rock WinterFest events, including the WinterPaws Dog Show on January 28. Couch “pugtatoes” may have more chance of winning a prize in the “Cutest-Looking Dog in the World” contest than the keg pull.

Open registration for the High Country K9 Keg Pull starts at 11 a.m. on January 18, 2024. Between training sessions, your sleepy mutt can rest her paws by one of the fireplaces at The Homestead Inn.

Deadwood was established in 1876, during the Black Hills gold rush. The city’s legends of outlaws, gamblers, heroines and villains have been immortalized in the popular TV series of the same name. Bring Fido to learn about the city’s checkered past, explore the historic downtown, and take part in the K9 Keg Pull on Deadwood Street. Every January, Deadwood Street is cleared of traffic for the annual event. Canine contestants are cheered on by excited crowds and owners who run beside them. Dogs are assigned a division and keg size based on their weight.

K9 Keg Pull on Deadwood Street begins at 1 p.m. on January 25, 2025. Treat your snowdog to a stay at the pet-friendly Holiday Inn Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand, where furry guests are welcomed with treats.

Kicking off with a parade of lights, Sandpoint Idaho's Annual Winter Carnival celebrates all the things we love about the chilly season. Eichardt’s Annual K9 Keg Pull is one of its signature events. Held in the Granary District, named for the 75-foot grain storage building still occupying the site, this intense battle through the snow draws large crowds every year. Dogs of all sizes take turns running full-pelt down the snow-packed course, dragging a keg or can of beer in their wake.

Registration for Eichardt’s Annual K9 Keg Pull starts at 10:15 a.m. on February 23, 2025. The $10 entry fee goes to the Better Together Animal Alliance. Reflect on the race in your room at Cedar Street Hotel & Suites, where four-legged guests receive a welcome bag with two bones and two waste bags at check-in.

The Winterpaloozah K9 Keg Pull in Rangeley, Maine, is a beloved winter tradition that showcases the strength, agility, and charm of dogs of all sizes. Held as part of the annual Winterpaloozah festivities, this quirky and entertaining event invites canine competitors to pull a keg, ranging from small cans for pint-sized pups to larger barrels for bigger breeds, down a snowy course. Top performers in each race will take home prizes. Pups are also welcome to play with their humans on the frozen pond and in the snow and humans can participate in other games like buoy ball, a firewood toss, saucer bowling, ice skating, pond hockey, curling and more. Food and hot drinks will be available for purchase.

The festivities begin at 11 a.m. on February 17, 2025, at Haley Pond and the Town Park in Rangley. After the festivities, warm up in a cozy room at nearby Rangely Town and Lake Motel. Your room’s sliding glass doors will offer beautiful snowy views of the lake and beyond, and give Fido access to the pet-friendly outdoor areas.

North Lake Tahoe Snowfest invites furry athletes to “pawticipate” in the Tahoe City Dog Pull. Held annually in the picturesque winter wonderland of Lake Tahoe, the event allows pups of all shapes and sizes to showcase their strength and agility in front of a crowd of enthusiastic spectators. After the race, Fido can have more snowy fun at nearby Tahoe City Winter Sports Park.

Tahoe City Dog Pull takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 2, 2025. Spend the night at Evo Hotel Tahoe City and stay close to all the activities as well as dog-friendly restaurants like the Tahoe Tap Haus.

Rather than pulling a keg, pups at Grand Haven’s annual Winterfest celebration can pull their human siblings instead. Bundle up, clip Fido’s harness on, and head to Mulligan's Hollow for the Family Dog Pull. This adrenaline-pumping event invites kids of all ages to see just how fast their four-legged companions can pull them in a sled. Bring your pup and your sense of adventure for a winter experience you won’t want to miss!

Grand Haven, MI, hounds can mark their calendars for January 27, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Best of all, admission is free. After the race, let Fido burn off any extra energy at the onsite dog park before relaxing at the Baymont by Wyndham Grand Haven.