SDAS Ae Rally
Sat 25th October '08
- Sun 26th Oct '08
Location Info
Ae is one of the largest working forests in southwest Scotland, located near Dumfries and managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. It is a commercial conifer plantation with extensive gravel fire roads, operational haul routes, and recreational trails used by runners, cyclists, and organised events.
The terrain is rolling, with long climbs and broad descents typical of the Galloway and Dumfriesshire uplands. Surfaces are primarily hard-packed forestry aggregate, built to support timber lorries and year-round access.
Course Description
The surface will be soft underfoot with some grass areas. Not an entirely flat trail, mushers should be reasonably fit.
Directions
From North/South:
Leave A74 at Junction 15 for the A70 (signpost for Moffat/Beattock). Follow the signposts for Dumfries. Stay on the A701 for approx 16 miles, turn right following the signs for Ae village and forest. Follow organisers signs from here.
SDAS
The Sled Dog Association of Scotland (SDAS) is a Scottish organisation dedicated to promoting and organising sled dog sports throughout Scotland. Founded in 1991 by Rick Miller, Neil Brown and Keron Miller, the association was the first group to establish a regular calendar of sled dog events in Scotland and helped place the country on the map within the UK mushing community.
The organisation runs a series of races and competitions each season, providing opportunities for both newcomers and experienced mushers to take part in sled dog sport. Events typically include dryland disciplines such as rig racing, scooter classes, bikejoring and canicross, with races often held over two-day formats that contribute to an overall championship series.
Through organised events, membership programmes and a volunteer committee, SDAS supports a community of sled dog enthusiasts across Scotland. The association emphasises sportsmanship, inclusivity and enjoyment of the sport while providing a structured environment for competitors at all levels to train, race and develop their teams.
In the UK sled dog landscape, SDAS functions as one of the main regional racing organisations, particularly focused on Scotland’s dryland racing scene and championship series events.
Upcoming SDAS events
March 2026
SDAS Race 7
Sat 28th Mar '26- Sun 29th Mar '26