The Race on the River snowmobile drag races are coming to Hay River, Northwest Territories, on April 4-5, 2026. According to Sled Drags, this grassroots event is designed to bring local residents together to celebrate winter sports on the frozen river.
The competition is organized as a non-profit activity that gives all the money back to the racers. Information from Hay River community announcements explains that the event offers a 100 percent payback structure, meaning winners receive all the entry fees collected for their races.
Safety and legal protections are a main focus for the organizers of the weekend event. Every person who wants to compete is required to sign a liability waiver before they are allowed to participate in the drag races.
