FORT KENT, Maine — Nearly 1,000 athlete dogs and some 90 mushers will rush through downtown Saturday morning looking for the heavy forests of northern Maine in the 16th running of the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races.

Thirty teams will compete each of three races — 30 miles, 60 miles and the classic Iditarod Sled Dog Race qualifier of 250 miles. They are all vying for their share of a $40,000 purse and bragging rights to the crowns up for grabs.