UKSC Brandon Park Rally
Sat 4th December '99
- Sun 5th Dec '99
Location Info
Brandon Park lies within Thetford Forest in Suffolk, an area managed by Forestry England. The forest contains extensive conifer plantations and a network of well-engineered gravel forestry tracks.
The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, characteristic of the Breckland region. Surfaces are generally firm, sandy-based aggregate.
Course Description
Brandon offers excellent trail conditions, flattish, wide and mostly hard packed grassy forest tracks or packed sand with some stretches of loose stone and flints. Dogs should not need to be booted, if their feet are in good condition.
There are ample parking facilities near to the start and finish areas. Please follow the relevant signs. Spectators parking area will be separately signposted.
Do not confuse race sign posts (square) with Forest Enterprise posts (round).
Directions
From London & The South:
Take the M11 to Junction 9, then the A11 towards Newmarket. Continue on the A11 until you reach Barton Mills/Mildenhall roundabout. Take the A1065 (signposted Brandon) past Lakenheath Airforce Base. The entrance to the site will be clearly marked on your right hand side approximatelty 0.5 miles before reaching Brandon.
From The North:
Take the A14 off the M1/M6 towards Kettering, continue until the Mildenhall/ Barton Mills roundabout, then follow above.
From Brandon:
Take the A1065 Brandon to Newmarket Road. The entrance to the site will be clearly marked on your left hand side approximately 0.5 miles after leaving Brandon.
ABSA Directions:
M11 to junction 9, A11 past Newmarket and Barton Mills towards Thetford, B1106 towards Brandon. Race site is on left (approx. 3 miles from Elvedon turn-off).
Location Postcode : IP27 0PL
UKSC
The UK Sleddog Championship (UKSC) was established to address a gap in UK sled-dog racing by creating an inclusive national championship open to all owners of suitably trained sled-dogs. Unlike other championship series that were restricted by membership or invitation, UKSC was designed to provide accessible, friendly competition for a wide range of participants.
Traditionally, sled-dog racing in the UK had focused on purebred Nordic breeds such as Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds and Greenland Dogs. However, limited race opportunities and restrictions had slowed the sport’s development. With the introduction of the Pet Passport Scheme, UK mushers were able to compete internationally and introduced new bloodlines, which encouraged experimentation with alternative breeds and mixed teams, including Alaskan Huskies and pointer crosses.
In response to these changes, UKSC introduced an “open class” category, allowing teams of any breed to compete alongside the traditional “registered class” for purebred Nordic dogs. Initially trialled in smaller team sizes, the open category was later expanded to all standard classes, reflecting growing interest and participation.
Through its race programme, UKSC promoted inclusivity, progression and innovation within the sport, while continuing to support both purebred enthusiasts and those exploring new types of sled-dog teams.
Event Completed
Start Date
Saturday 4th December '99
End Date
Sunday 5th December '99
Event Length
2 days