The Voyageurs Classic Sled Dog Race uses scenic routes that traverses varied terrain including forests, brooks, lakes, fields and populated areas. The distance, terrain, and variable weather make these races challenging. Drivers will have to exercise good judgment in pacing themselves and their teams. The course is run on all snowmobile trails and the course markings for the event include the markings associated with the snowmobile trails. The trails in use will be presented at the musher meeting.

The 10-Dog Pro class will start in Northome and will run north and east to Effie, south to Bigfork, then on to Marcell for the mandatory seven hour (plus differential) rest. The 10-Dog Pro class will then proceed west to Northome for the finish. The total mileage for the 10-Dog Pro class is 140 miles.

The 8-Dog Pro class will start in Northome and run north and east to Effie, then south to finish in Bigfork. The total mileage for the 8-Dog Pro class is 60 miles.

The Trophy class will start in Northome and run south to the Squaw Lake checkpoint for a two hour (plus differential) layover and return north to finish in Northome. The total mileage for the Trophy Class is 44 miles.

The Recreational Class will start in Northome and run south to finish in Squaw Lake.  The total mileage for the Recreational Class is 22 miles.