The Potter County Snowmobile Association is reviving the God’s Country Challenge Dog Sled Races and will hold the competition this weekend.

The race was last held in 1984, according to event organizer Lydia Storey.

“This is just a great location for one of these races. We get a lot of good snow,” Storey said.

Storey expects a good turnout for the race. The club already has more registrations than they did for the race on its originally scheduled date earlier in the season.

“It’s the end of the season and everyone’s anxious to get a few more points,” Storey said.

Storey said a good turnout will make for livelier competition out on the track.

About 25 teams had already registered for the race as of Wednesday evening, and the race website showed that rain and high temperatures late in the week were not expected to significantly reduce snowpack.

“The race is a go!” was announced in a recent update. Registrations have come in from Pennsylvania, New York state, Maryland and Virginia.

Nine of the teams were registered in pure-bred categories, and Storey stated that nearly half of the dogs will be registered show dogs, participating in sledding during the off-season. Not all of the teams are made up of pure-bred huskies, according to Storey.

There are several different race categories, for teams of two dogs up to as many as eight dogs, in purebred, pro, senior and junior divisions.

The God’s Country Challenge will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Racing begins at 9 a.m. both days. The kitchen at the Clubhouse will be open, serving hot foods and beverages throughout the day.

Dog sled races are enjoyable for adults and children, but families are asked to leave pets at home when coming to view events.

More information on the event is available on the race website, godscountrychallenge.com, or on the Potter County Snowmobile Association’s Facebook page.