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A sled dog's typical racing pace averages between 10 to12 miles per hour (16 to19km/h), which means that every 6 hour running period he covers about 70 miles (112 km). These dogs keep this up for an average of 11 days! It is hard to imagine any other animal on land that could keep up that kind of pace.
Distance, Conditions and Speed. A sled dog's speed depends on a variety of factors, including weather, the planned travel distance and the condition of the trail. For shorter distances, sled dogs may average 10 to 14 miles per hour during the course of a day of mushing. If conditions are poor, such as extreme cold or fresh snow, the dogs' speed can drop to 6 or 7 miles per hour. In a sprint race that takes a day or two, sled dogs may reach up to 15 miles per hour. The size of the sledding team makes a difference; however, the team will travel only as fast as its slowest member. As well, the amount of weight the team is pulling will affect its overall speed.