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*2011 Race Dates*
K300 Start January 21, 2011 6:30 PM
Bogus Creek 150 Start January 21, 2011 5:30 PM
Akiak Dash Start January 22, 2011 2 PM
2010 Press Releases
June 21, 2010
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee will not have a Feed Store open for the 2010/2011 Race Season. The K300 is organizing a dog food cooperative and will be placing a barge order the first week of July. Dog food must be pre-paid. For more information mushers should contact the K300 Race Manager at k300@alaska.com or 545-3300 to place your food orders by the end of June.
June 4, 2010
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee would like to note the passing of two-time Kusko 300 Champion Jerry Austin of St. Michael. Jerry was a familiar face to everyone in the mushing community and he was a tough and savvy competitor. Our condolences go out to his family.
Link to ADN article about Jerry’s passing on Wednesday June 2, 2010.
“Iditarod Fans Mourn Passing of Jerry Austin” www.APRN.org
Fri, June 4, 2010
Laureli Kinneen, KNOM - Nome
Iditarod fans and the community of St. Michaels are mourning the death of long time Iditarod musher, Jerry Austin. He was 63 years old.
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Two-time Kusko 300 champion, Jerry Austin ties up his team upon arrival at Lower Kalskag. Jerry won the 1981 and 1982 races. Photo by James Barker.
May 27, 2010
Fordham University students visiting Bethel learn about dog mushing and the K300.
10 student from Fordham University, the Jesuit University of New York, participating in the Global Outreach (GO!) program are visiting Bethel this week. Global Outreach is a cultural immersion and service program where Fordham students learn about various issues of social economic, political and environmental injustice concern. This GO! team is working with the Catholic Church in Bethel.
The students and retreat leader and Bethel Jesuit Volunteer, Justin Brandt visited Old Friendly Dog Farm and met with K300 Race Manager, Casie Stockdale on Thursday, May 27th. Students learned about the K300 and dog mushing in Bethel and the YK Delta. Students had the opportunity to handle week old puppies and adult race dogs. Looks like we have a new group of K300 race fans! If you see the GO! team around this week welcome them to Bethel!
May 11, 2010
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee would like to congratulate Mary Epchook of Bethel for winning the 2011 K300 Logo Contest.! Mary is originally from Kwethluk. This is the first art contest she has entered and she has no formal art training. Mary submitted three great logos this year. The 2011 winning logo was chosen by popular vote of race volunteers who attended the K300 Volunteer Party Saturday May 1st at the Bethel Lion’s Club. For her winning design, Mary received $100 and will received a complimentary t-shirt with the new logo. Merchandise with the new logo is scheduled to be first available July 4th, 2010.
2011 Logo Contest Winning Design by Mary Epchook.
QUYANA to all the artists in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta who submitted entries for the 2011 Logo Contest! 57 entries were received this year. The contest was open to all ages and skill levels. The artwork is a great celebration of mushing and sled dog racing in the YD Delta. Special thanks to the Dick R Kiunya Memorial School in Kongiganak for submitting 21 excellent logos!
The logo contest artwork is being displayed on the K300 website Education Page at www.k300.org and on the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race Facebook page.
May 4, 2010
BUY A K300 MILE FOR THE 2010/2011 RACE-SEASON NOW!
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee would like to announce the start of third year of the Annual K300 Mile Program, a promotion to sell miles along the K300 trail as a fundraising tool. Quyana to those individuals who participated in the 2009/2010 Buy a Mile Program! 91 miles were sold for the 2009/2010 race-season, raising a large sum to support the race organization.
The Mile Program is a great way for individuals to support this long-lasting community event and to help continue the tradition of sled dog racing in Alaska. The race has continued for more than 30 years largely through community support. Many other race organizations throughout the State of Alaska are suffering and continually lowering their purse, the Iditarod most notably so.By contrast, the Kuskokwim 300 has been able to maintain the same prize payout set in 1996. The Race Committee largely attributes the continued success to an outreach to a large number of businesses operating in the YK Delta who support the race and to an increase in support from individual community members through programs such as the Buy a Mile Program.
The Race Committee will sell three hundred individual miles for $100 each starting May 1st, 2010 through April 30th, 2011. Buying a mile includes 1). A membership in the race 2). A 10% discount on this years’ merchandise 3). A mile owner certificate 4). Recognition in a poster displayed in Bethel and on the K300 website and on the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race Facebook Page. Membership in the race will be required to participate in any of the purse races sponsored by the K300 during the 2010/2011 race season, as is required by many other Dog-Mushing Associations.
The Mile Program is intended for individuals to purchase and is not intended for businesses or groups. Interested business or groups are encouraged to support the race instead by becoming a Race Sponsor.
Mile holders from the 2009/2010 race-season will have from May 1st to July 4th (when the new merchandise is scheduled to be available) to renew if they would like to keep the same mile. For a list of available miles visit www.k300.org.
To purchase K300 miles mail a check for $100 to: K300, PO Box 3001, Bethel, AK 99559.
Checks can be made out to K300. Please include the mile number, the name the mile will be purchased under, and contact information. Please contact Casie Stockdale, Race Manager, about the Mile Program or to volunteer for the race at k300@alaska.com or 907-545-3300.
Thank you for supporting the Kuskokwim 300, Alaska’s Premier Mid-Distance Sled Dog Race!
April 29, 2010
56 entries were received for the 2011 K300 Logo Contest! The contest was open to all ages and skill levels. The artwork is a celebration of mushing and sled dog racing in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. QUYANA to all the artists who submitted their work!
One logo will be select to be the 2011 K300 Logo and will be used on all the 2011 K300 Merchandise. The winner will received $100 cash and a complimentary t-shirt with the new logo. The 2011 winner will be voted on and announced at the K300 Volunteer Party Sat., May 1st at the Bethel Lion’s Club.
Visit the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race Facebook Page for a sneak preview of the logos.
Thanks for supporting Alaska’s Premier Mid-Distance Sled Dog Race!
April 27, 2010
This is the apology written by Staci Gillilan as a condition of probation. The Race Committee would like input from the community. You may direct thoughts to k300@alaska.com or on the K300 facebook page.
April 22, 2010
The Kuskokwim 300 Feed Store is closing effective May 1st. The Hoffman/McDonald Family will host a sourdough and sausage feed for K300 Feed Store customers Sat. April 24th from 11am-1pm. On sale, 100lb straw bales at 10 bales for $400 (regular price bales are sold for $65 individually). A number of other items are still available including: thistle, grass seed, cedar, pig pans, dog mushing equipment, leases, collars, ladles, bird bath, and dog biscuits. Sat. April 24th will be the last day for regular store hours. After this date interested customers should contact John McDonald for sale of remaining items.
The K300 Race Committee would like to thank John McDonald, Beverly Hoffman, and the James and Dorothy Hoffman family for their many years of support and service to the K300 Feed Store and to promoting dog-mushing in the YK Delta. Bev and John were among the early organizers of the first Kuskokwim 300 in 1980. They have been key players in the development of the race organization for more than 30 years, serving many roles from musher to volunteer to Race Manager and Feed Store Manager. John McDonald managed the Feed Store for the last 17 years, working to help local dog mushers and support the K300. Quyana!
The Committee is currently looking into options for a possible future K300 Feed Store location.
The Committee would also like to thank Suzi Israelsson and Lisa Wimmer, two departing Board Members, for their many years of active service and dedicated support. Two new volunteers, Crystal Mowbray and Judy Hollander, have stepped forward and the Committee would like to welcome them to the Board.
The Annual K300 Volunteer Party is set for Saturday May 1st at 4pm at the Lion’s Club. There will be a barbecue cookout and games to thank the many race volunteers who help put on the K300 sponsored events. Attendees will also get a chance to vote on the 2011 K300 Logo Contest. All race volunteers are welcome. Food is provided but donations are also welcome.
April 9, 2010
QUYANA TO OUR 2010 K300 SPONSORS!
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee held the annual Sponsor Race Thursday, April 8, 2010. The Sponsor Race is one way we thank our generous Prime Sponsors by giving them an opportunity to drive a dog team and race against other sponsor representatives. Representatives from Crowley, Alaska
Airlines, NAC, First National Bank Alaska, and Ryan Air participated.The sponsors representatives drove 5-dog teams, starting at the Small Boat Harbor, racing on the Kuskokwim around the island and back. Carol Ann Willard of Ryan Air took first driving an Old Friendly Dog Farm team. It was a very close race between the first three teams, Carol Ann Willard with Ryan Air, Jesse Fisher with Crowley, and Heather Pike with NAC. Congratulations to all the mushers who participated!
The K300 Race Committee would like to thank the kennels who provided teams for the race: Old Friendly Dog Farm, the Klejka Kennel, the Kaiser Kennel, and the Reich Kennel.
Thank you again to all our Sponsors!
2010 Sponsor Race Results
| Place | Sponsor | Musher | Team |
| 1 | Ryan Air | Carol Ann Willard | Old Friendly Dog Farm |
| 2 | Crowley | Jesse Fisher | Old Friendly Dog Farm |
| 3 | NAC | Heather Pike | Kaiser Kennel |
| 4 | First National Bank Alaska | Jennifer Schiedler | Reich Kennel |
| 5 | Alaska Airlines | Kristin Hall | Klejka Kennel |
| 6 | NAC | Anthony Fisher | Old Friendly Dog Farm |
April 8, 2010
Congratulations to Josiah Nicholai, winner of the 2010 Junior Classic held Wednesday, April 7th! Josiah, age 13 from Napaskiak represented Johnnie Evans’ Spark Plug Kennel. Josiah finished the 18 mile race with an elapsed time of 1:30:13, winning $150 for first.
1st Place 2010 Junior Classic, Josiah Nicholai, 13 of Napaskiak. Photo by JoJo Prince.
There was a great turn out for this years’ event. Eleven youth between the ages of 13 and 17 participated in the 5-dog minimum, 7-dog maximum race. Teams from Bethel and 4 villages (Napaskiak, Kwethluk, Akiak and Akiachak) were represented. The youth teams traveled from the mouth of the Bethel Small Boat Harbor nine miles upriver to Hoffman Fish Camp. During a 30 minute layover at Hoffman Fish Camp, participants and volunteers enjoyed hot dogs and soup provided by the James and Dorothy Hoffman Family and Crowley.
Teams finished back at the Boat Harbor with unexpected fast times. The first place team finished 15 minutes and 16 seconds faster then the 2009 time. The last team in finished 11 minutes and 6 seconds faster than the 2009 last team in. Full race results are listed below.
The Junior Classic aims to encourage youth to get involved with sled dog care and sled dog racing to promote the future of mushing in our region. The 2010 race was sponsored by the Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee, The K300 Feed Store, the James and Dorothy Hoffman Family, and Crowley. The K300 paid $500 in prizes to the top five finishers. All participants received a 2010 K300 T-shirt and pin for finishing the race.
Congratulations to all our 2010 Junior Mushers! Quyana to our sponsors and volunteers, with a special thanks to Bev Hoffman, for continuing to promote youth mushing.
| Place | Name | Age | Village | Kennel Name | No. Dogs | Elapsed Time | Prize |
| 1 | Josiah Nicholai | 13 | Napaskiak | Spark Plug Kennel | 7 | 1:30:13 | $150 |
| 2 | Solomon Olick | 17 | Kwethluk | Westdahl Kennel | 7 | 1:31:26 | $125 |
| 3 | Elliot Hoffman | 15 | Bethel | Kaiser Kennel | 6 | 1:31:47 | $100 |
| 4 | Orion Williams | 13 | Akiak | Williams Kennel | 7 | 1:31:53 | $75 |
| 5 | Albert Bukowski | 17 | Bethel | Klejka Kennel | 7 | 1:32:07 | $50 |
| 6 | Jacob Frederick | 16 | Akiachak | Moses Kennel | 7 | 1:32:49 | |
| 7 | Darren Ekamrak | 17 | Akiak | Williams Kennel | 7 | 1:33:44 | |
| 8 | Williann Evan | 17 | Napaskiak | Spark Plug Kennel | 7 | 1:38:40 | |
| 9 | Clarence Kalistook | 14 | Bethel | Old Friendly Dog Farm | 6 | 1:38:51 | |
| 10 | Lorenzo Chavez | 13 | Bethel | Hoffman/McDonald | 6 | 1:44:32 | |
| 11 | Fritz Jackson | 13 | Akiachak | Jackson Kennel | 7 | 1:48:56 | |
| Notes: All Mushers received a K300 2010 T-shirt and Pin. | |||||||
2010 Junior Classic Mushers. Photo by Jackie Klejka.
April 4, 2010
The 2010 Kuskokwim 300 Rookie Race was held Saturday April 3rd. 1-dog, 3-dog, and 5-dog teams were provided by 7 local mushers: Myron Angstman, Bev Hoffman and John McDonald, the Kaiser family, the Klejka Family, Jon Simon, and Casie Stockdale. Congratulations to all our Rookie racers and a big thank you to those who volunteered to put the races on!
1st Place 1-dog race - Samara Byrnes with Sugar (Hoffman/McDonald dog). Photo by Chris Pike.
| 2010 1-dog Rookie Race Results | |||
| Place | Musher | Dog | Team |
| 1 | Samara Byrnes | Sugar | Hoffman/McDonald |
| 2 | Ashley Ponsness | Jen | Angstman |
| 3 | Mary Simeon | Sweetie | Angstman |
| 4 | Karlyn Ponsness | Jura | Stockdale |
1st Place 3-dog race - Jonathan Simon. Photo by Chris Pike.
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The race for 1st, 5-dog race. Photo by Chris Pike.
1st Place, 5-dog race - Justin Brant with the Klejka team. Photo by Chris Pike.
5-dog Rookie Racer with the K300 Race Manager, Casie Stockdale. Photo by Chris Pike.
| 2010 5-dog Rookie Race Results | ||
| Place | Musher | Team |
| 1 | Justin Brant | Klejka |
| 2 | Nick White | Kaiser |
| 3 | Amy Ponsness | Angstman |
| 4 | Fran Reale | Angstman |
| 5 | Kathy Baldwin | Hoffman/McDonald |
| 6 | Judy Hollander | Angstman |
April 2, 2010
The theft case against former race manager Staci Gillilan ended last week in Bethel court when she was sentenced. She received a 2 year probationary sentence after her guilty plea, and was ordered to pay $7,500 to the race and $1,000 to a trust fund from which she also stole money, and was also ordered to write a letter of apology. If she successfully completes felony probation, she can have a clean record.
The race committee is happy to have the case completed. It took much time and effort away from putting on the race, and had the potential to end the race, as the finances were in total disarray when the theft was discovered. In two years time, the race has recovered from a $30,000 deficit and is now in great shape financially. Thank you to all who have helped the race through this difficult time.
March 30, 2010
2010 K300 Spring Event Schedule
Saturday, April 3rd - K300 Rookie Race
Time: 1 PM
Location: mouth of the Bethel Small Boat Harbor
Description: Informal 1, 3, and 5 dog races for kids and adults.
Wednesday, April 7th - K300 Junior Classic
Time: 7 PM
Location: mouth of the Bethel Small Boat Harbor
Description: 20 mile, 7-dog limit race to Hoffman Fish Camp and back for kids ages 13-17. Cash Prizes. See attached flyer.
Thursday, April 8th - K300 Sponsor Race
Time: 7 PM
Location: mouth of the Bethel Small Boat Harbor
Description: 5-dog limit race for K300 Major Race Sponsors. Local mushers provide teams for our
sponsors to race each other around the island.
Saturday, May 1st - K300 Volunteer Party
Time: To be announced.
Location: Bethel Lion’s Club
Description: Party to thank all our dedicated race volunteers. All volunteers welcome to join us for food and fun.
Contact: Casie Stockale at 545-3300 or k300@alaska.com
March 28, 2010
Camp Out Mushers. Photo by Jackie Klejka.
Joshua Evan of Napaskiak took first in the 2010 Kuskokwim 300 Camp Out Race with a time of 2:54:00. Joshua took in $1500 for his first place finish. Seven teams participated in the two-day event, held March 27th and 28th. Congratulation to Joshua and all the Camp Out Race mushers!
Teams traveled 40.5 miles on a non-competitive run from the mouth of the Bethel Small Boat harbor and camped over night Saturday on the Gweek. Sunday morning teams raced home on the same trail. It was a close finish with just 30 seconds between the first and second place teams. Full race results are reported below. Visit www.k300.org for more information on this and other K300 sponsored events.
2010 Camp Out Race Results
| Place | Musher | Time In | # Dogs In | Elapsed Time |
| 1 | Joshua Evan | 1:54:00 | 8 | 2:54:30 |
| 2 | Casie Stockdale | 1:54:30 | 8 | 2:54:00 |
| 3 | Mike Williams Jr. | 2:00:00 | 7 | 3:00:00 |
| 4 | Solomn Olick | 2:02:00 | 8 | 3:02:00 |
| 5 | Lewis Pavilla | 2:12:00 | 8 | 3:12:00 |
| 6 | Jessie Klejka | 2:20:00 | 8 | 3:20:00 |
| 7 | David Simeon | 2:40:00 | 8 | 3:40:00 |
2010 Camp Out Race Purse
| Place | Prize Money |
| 1 | 1500 |
| 2 | 1350 |
| 3 | 1125 |
| 4 | 975 |
| 5 | 825 |
| 6 | 600 |
| 7 | 450 |
| 8 | 300 |
| 9 | 225 |
| 10 | 150 |
| Total | 7500 |
March 10, 2010
The Kuskokwim 300 Camp Out Race is postponed until March 27-28th due to the extremely cold temperatures predicted for this weekend. Further developments will be announced on the K300 website and in a press release. Please call 545-3300 or 543-2972 with any questions.
March 9, 2010
Weather predictions are not looking favorable for holding the K300 Camp Out Race this weekend March 13-14th. A final call and announcement will be made after tomorrows’ weather prediction for the weekend. A possible 2 week delay is being considered. Please call 545-3300 or 543-2972 with any questions.
March 4, 2010
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee will host the Annual Camp Out Race on March 13th and 14th at 11am. The Race Committee will pay out a $7,500 minimum purse and if additional contributions are receieved the purse will increase. The Camp Out is an 8-dog limit race. The format is a 44-mile, non-competitive run from the Bethel Small Boat Harbor to the camp site up the Gweek. Racers will camp overnight on Saturday. The mushers leave the camp on Sunday morning at 11 am in the order they arrived into camp on Saturday and race the 44 miles back on the same trail.
Race Rules are available at www.k300.org under Other Races-Camp Out Race and are also available at Angstman Law Office. The Race Committee asks that interested mushers contact the Race Manager, Casie Stockdale at 545-3300 or k300@alaska.com.
February 1, 2010
The 2010 Holiday Classic, hosted by the K300 Race Committee, was held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 and was followed by the 2010 Larry Chase Memorial Race, hosted by the Bethel Sprint Club, on Sunday, January 31, 2010. Great weather conditions and much improved trail conditions contributed to a great turn out of both mushers and fans on both Saturday and Sunday. 21 teams participated on Saturday and 17 teams participated on Sunday.
2010 Holiday Classic Winner. Photo by Iain Foulds.
Casie Stockdale of Bethel, Pete Kaiser of Bethel, and Richie Diehl of Aniak took first, second, and third place in the Holiday Classic. The total purse paid out by the Race Committee totaled $10,300 for the top 15 mushers. Casie Stockdale of Bethel, Mike Williams Jr. of Akiak, and Lewis Pavilla of Kwethluk took first, second, and third place in the Larry Chase Memorial Race. The Bethel Sprint Club paid out $8,800 for the Larry Chase Memorial Race. The Sprint Club paid cash prizes for all 17 mushers.
A big thank you to all the volunteers on the trail! Special thanks to Myron, Sue, and Sarah Angstman, Jackie Klejka, Suzi Israelsson, Gary Vanasse, and Jim Early.
Visit the Holiday Classic page for full Race results and race photos by Iain Foulds.
January 25, 2010
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee will host the Holiday Classic Race, which was postponed in December due to unfavorable conditions, on Saturday, January 30th.
The 8-dog limit race will start at the Bethel small boat harbor at 11 am. The trail will start out following the same route as the Akiak Dash trail but will turn back four miles below Akiak, returning through the Kuskokuak Slough and then back to the Bethel small boat harbor.
There is no entry fee for the 50-mile Holiday Classic but the Race Committee reminds all racers that you must be a K300 Mile Owner. Buying the $100 K300 Mile allows one to enter any of the K300 sponsored purse races this race season.
The Race Committee is pleased to announce it will pay a $10,300 purse for this year’s Holiday Classic. The purse break down is as follows:
| 1 | 2000 |
| 2 | 1700 |
| 3 | 1500 |
| 4 | 1300 |
| 5 | 1100 |
| 6 | 900 |
| 7 | 600 |
| 8 | 400 |
| 9 | 200 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| Total | 10300 |
The Bethel Sprint Club will host a second race on Sunday, January 31st using the same trail, rules, and format as the Holiday Classic. The Bethel Sprint Club will pay a purse of $7,000 for the Sunday race.
January 20, 2010
The 2010 K300, Bogus Creek 150, and Akiak Dash are now complete. Congratulations to all the mushers of all three races! A big thank you to all our volunteers and sponsors! We couldn’t put on this great community event with out all of you. A list of volunteers and sponsors is being compiled and will soon be published as a public thank you.
The K300 Banquet and Awards Ceremony was held Monday, January 19th. The K300 Awards and Prizes were presented to the K300 and Bogus Creek 150 finishers. The Akiak Dash was post-poned until Tuesday, January 20th. While Dash mushers were invited to attend the Banquet and to say their thank yous, awards were presented at the finish line on Tuesday.
2010 K300 Awards
2010 K300 Champion - John Baker, Traditional Drum Trophy by Jerry Lieb and Framed Champion Photograph by Iain Foulds and printed by Nili Sundown.
2010 K300 Traditional Drum Trophy by Jerry Lieb
Walter Williams “Best in the West Award” - Mike Williams Jr., 2- round trip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies, sponsored by Alaska Airlines.
Humanitarian Award voted by Race Vets - Lance Mackey, Gold Pan Award plus 2- round trip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies, sponsored by Alaska Airlines.
Sportsman Award voted by Mushers - Pete Kaiser, Sportsmanship Certificate
Red Lantern - William “Middy” Johnson, K300 hat with blinking red light
2010 Bogus Creek 150 Awards
2010 Bogus Creek 150 Champion - Lewis Pavilla, Painted Trophy by John Oscar and Framed Champion Photograph by Iain Foulds printed by Nili Sundown.
2010 Bogus Creek 150 Trophy painting by John Oscar
Top Rookie -Mike Parker, $150 prize
Red Lantern - Nathan Underwood, Bogus Creek 150 hat with blinking red light
The top three finishers received Sonicare Toothbrushs and tee shirts donated by YK Dental Mushing for Brushing.
2010 Akiak Dash Awards
2010 Akiak Dash Champion - Johnnie Evan,Carved Trophy by Marie Alfred, Framed Champion Photograph by Iain Foulds printed by Nili Sundown.
2010 Akiak Dash Trophy carved by Marie Alfred
Top Rookie - Jim Napoka, $75
Red Lantern - Jesse Nickolie, Akiak Dash hat with blinking red light
1/19/2010
2010 Akiak Dash Champion - Johnnie Evan
Johnnie Evan won the 2010 Akiak Dash, finishing with 7 dogs at 19:35:47 with a total elapsed time of 7 hours 35 minutes and 47 seconds. Congratulations Johnnie and to all the 2010 Akiak Dash finishers!
1/19/2010 7:00 pm
Johnny Evan was first out of Kwethluk with about a two minute lead. We expect the finish around 7:30pm.
The Akiak Dash headed off at 12 noon Tuesday, January 19th! Ryan Houser was the first musher in to Akiak and is currently joined by 6 other mushers for their hour layover.
Follow more Akiak Dash race updates here!
KYUK’S Kuskokwim 300 Final Update: Sunday, January 17, 2010.
See this year’s top finishers complete the grueling trail, and watch their finish line interviews in this recap of yet another memorable race
Kuskokwim 300 Finish from Chris Ho on Vimeo. Link http://www.vimeo.com/8819459
1/18/10 5:01 am
K300 Update: Seven mushers have finished the 2010 K300: John Baker, Martin Buser, Lance Mackey, Dallas Seavey, Paul Gebhardt, Mike Williams Jr., and Ramey Smyth. Jackie Larson is out of Kwethluk at 4:42 putting his estimated finish time at 6:42 am. Mike Williams Sr. is expected to finish around 8 am. Pete Kaiser and Quinn Iten are out of Tuluksak at 4:41 putting an updated finish time at 10:42 am. Middy Johnson is expected into Tuluksak around 5:30 am.
1/18/10 1:29 am
Paul Gebhardt and Mike Williams Jr are both out of Kwethluk. Estimated Bethel finish times are between 2:30 and 3:00 am. Ramey could be shortly after Gebhardt and Williams Jr. Jackie Larson would be expected about an hour after Ramey, putting his estimated finish time around 5-6am.
1/17/10
Lance Mackey, of Faribanks, came over the finish line in third place at 20:27:06, with 7 dogs. Congratulations, Lance!
1/17/10 8:10pm
Martin Buser, of Big lake, came over the finish line in second place at 19:53:16, with 8 dogs. Congratulations, Martin!
1/17/10 6:46pm
2010 Kuskokwim 300 winner John Baker
John Baker, of Kotzebue, is the 2010 Kuskokwim 300 Race Champion! This is John’s first K300 win.
He finished at 18:26:22 with 10 dogs. Congratulations John!
1/17/10 5:28
John Baker is in Church Slough!
1/17/10 4:20 pm
The forecast for tomorrow calls for 30 to 45 below windchills. The K300 is unable to plan a start for the Akiak Dash in that weather. No new date has been established but the Committee requests all registered mushers to contact the Headquarters at 543-3300 as soon as possible to discuss a possible Tuesday start. The current forcast for Tuesday is more favorable.
1/17 1:54 pm
The first three mushers, John Baker, Lance Mackey, and Martin Buser, are out of Tuluksak on their way back to Bethel. The leading musher, John Baker, left Tuluksak at 12:35 pm with 10 dogs, putting his anticipated finish time in Bethel around 5:30 pm tonight.
1/16 8:57 pm
The 2010 Akiak Dash has been postponed until *MONDAY* morning at 9am. This postponement is based on the windchill factor and the race will not be run Monday unless those temperatures have moderated. The Race Committee will assess the weather tomorrow at 4 pm and any further announcement will be made at that time.
1/16 5:33 pm
Lance Mackey is the first musher in and out of the halfway point, Napaimute. It took Lance just a few minutes under 23 hours from Bethel to the halfway point.
1/16 5:05 pm
Lance Mackey leads the K300 mushers out of Aniak at 1351 with 13 dogs. Lance is about 30 minutes ahead of the second musher, Martin Buser.
Lance Mackey out of Aniak. Photos by Dave Cannon.
KYUK Kuskokwim 300 Update from Chris Ho on Vimeo. 1/16/10 12:27 pm
Lewis Pavilla
Lewis Pavilla of Kwethluk wins the Bogus Creek 150 for the second year in a row! Lewis finished at 12:15 pm with 8 dogs. Congratulations Lewis! 1/16/10 12:00 pm Due to severe weather conditions, the Akiak Dash has been postponed. The earliest possible start date is Monday, 1/18/10. Stay tuned to the website for updates on the new Akiak Dash start date and time. 1/16/10 8:00 am K300 - several mushers are taking their 6 hour layover in Kalskag - 3 mushers still in progress on their way to Kalskag - Pete Kaiser, Mike Williams Sr. and Mitch Seavey. Bogus Creek 150 has 2 mushers on their way back down from Tuluksak on their way to Kwethluk - Lewis Pavilla and Herman Phillip. The rest are between Bogus Creek and Tuluksak. Look for a finish approximately 11:00 - 12:00 later this morning.
- Kuskokwim 300 Race Start 2010
A 300 mile sled dog race - Bethel to Aniak and back has started!!!!
3:10 am The Bogus Creek 150 started at 5:00 pm last night on 1/15/10 and the Kuskokwim 300 started at 6:30 pm. The Bogus mushers are now on their way from Tuluksak to Bogus Creek . The K300 mushers have left Tuluksak and are on their way to Kalskag. View the photos of the start on the Photo Galleries.
January 14, 2010
Start position have been drawn. Below are the Bogus Creek 150 and K300 Start times.
Bogus Creek Mushers
| Bib No. | Musher | Start Time | Layover Time |
| 1 | Richie Diehl | 1700 | 4:12 |
| 2 | Anthony Olick | 1700 | 4:12 |
| 3 | Nathan Underwood | 1702 | 4:10 |
| 4 | Jessica Klejka | 1702 | 4:10 |
| 5 | Mike Parker | 1704 | 4:08 |
| 6 | Aaron Alexie | 1704 | 4:08 |
| 7 | Sam Jackson | 1706 | 4:06 |
| 8 | John Simon | 1706 | 4:06 |
| 9 | Myron Angstman | 1708 | 4:04 |
| 10 | Lewis Pavilla | 1708 | 4:04 |
| 11 | Herman Phillip | 1710 | 4:02 |
| 12 | Alex Chaney | 1710 | 4:02 |
| 13 | Isaac Underwood | 1712 | 4:00 |
K300 Mushers
| Bib No. | Musher | Start Time | Layover Time |
| 1 | Lance Mackey | 1830 | 6:12 |
| 2 | William “Middy” Johnson | 1830 | 6:12 |
| 3 | Dallas Seavey | 1832 | 6:10 |
| 4 | Ramey Smyth | 1832 | 6:10 |
| 5 | Peter Kasier | 1834 | 6:08 |
| 6 | Quinn Iten | 1834 | 6:08 |
| 7 | Mike Williams Jr | 1836 | 6:06 |
| 8 | Mike Williams Sr | 1836 | 6:06 |
| 9 | John Baker | 1838 | 6:04 |
| 10 | Martin Buser | 1838 | 6:04 |
| 11 | Paul F. Gebhardt | 1840 | 6:02 |
| 12 | Jackie Larson | 1840 | 6:02 |
| 13 | Mitch Seavey | 1842 | 6:00 |
January 11, 2010
2010 Race Week officially begins January 12-19th! The K300 race is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM, Friday January 15th, 2010, and will be immediately followed by a fireworks display.
The Alaska State troopers in Bethel have plans to monitor the Kuskokwim 300 race start and trail for drunk drivers. As in previous years, the troopers will have officers on snow machines at the start and along the trail, including the check points, to spot and arrest drunk drivers and other violators. With heavy dog team and vehicle traffic surrounding the dog race, drunk drivers pose an increased safety hazard. In recent years, The Race Committee has asked the troopers to provide patrols, and the result has been reduced drunk driving along the trail.
The National Guard will also be assisting the K300 by providing volunteers for the Start/Finish Line as well as by providing funding. The National Guard has joined us as a New Major Sponsor for the 2010 race. The Race Committee has been hoping to form a partnership with the Guard for a few years and is very grateful to have their support this year.
The Race Committee would also like to thank Alba’s Pizza for returning as a Supporting Sponsor, donated to the Race Headquarters.
The K300 Banquet and Musher Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18th. Swanson’s and AC are both returning as sponsors of the K300 Banquet, which will start a 6 PM. A number of auction items have been donated by local business and will be auctioned after the Banquet. The 2010 auction items are: a 7-day fishing trip donated by Goodnews River Lodge, a Ski-doo Tune up donated by Back Creek Marine, a tow bar donated by Shorty’s Shop, fishing/boating items donated by Anvil’s Gun Cashe/Lisa’s Party Depot, and two copies of THE KUSKOKWIM 300: A RACE LIKE NO OTHER donated by KYUK. Airline tickets have also been donated by Alaska Airlines, ERA, and PenAir and will be either auctioned at the Benefit Concert Wed. Jan. 13th or at the Banquet.
To get involved as a sponsor or as a volunteer contact 907-545-3300 or k300@alaska.com.
Enjoy the Race! January 10, 2010 The Bethel Sprint Club is contributing to the 2010 Bogus Creek 150 Purse by donating $4,750 to be paid out to the top six finishers as follows: First $1,500 Second $1,000 Third $1,000 Fourth $500 Fifth $500 Sixth $250 The top six mushers will receive this Prize Money in addition to the Prize Money set for the Bogus Creek 150 by the K300 Race Committee making the total Prize money as follows: First $6,500 Second $5,000 Third $4,000 Forth $3,000 Fifth $2,500 Sixth $2,000
January 5, 2010
Come take a look at the dogs and winter mushing shown by our artists honoring the dogs, mushing and the K300 race at the Art Guild Second Friday, January 8th from 6-8PM. 291 3rd Ave. 543-5876.
While you’re out stop by the Cultural Center at 7PM for KYUK’s Kuskokwim 300: A Race Like No Other World Premiere. Free admission!
January 5, 2010
KYUK’s Kuskokwim 300:A Race Like No Other is now online. Watch it here: http://www.vimeo.com/8568430 KYUK’s Kuskokwim 300: A Race Like No Other TRAILER from Chris Ho on Vimeo. The World Premiere happens Friday at 7pm, at the Bethel Cultural Center. Free admission! K300 Merchandise and Volunteer Sign-ups will be available at the Premiere. The show begins airing on 360 North starting next Thursday, January 14th at 10:30pm, and repeats multiple times throughout the K300 weekend.
January 2, 2010
The K300 Benefit Concert will be held Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 7 PM at the Cultural Center. Entry is $10/person or $25/family. Come hear local talents play live music and help support the Kuskokwim 300!
Auction Items: Alaska Airlines Round Trip Ticket, Full Circle Farms 1 year Voucher, ERA Aviation Tickets, PenAir Tickets, Images of Life Framed photo by Chris Pike, Kuskokwim Wilderness Adventures birding trip, Old Friendly Dog Farm dog sled ride, K300 Belt Buckle. Click here for the Concert line up.
January 1, 2010
The 2010 Kuskokwim 2010 is less than 2 weeks away! The race is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM, Friday January 15th, 2010.
In a time when the K300 Race Committee would have predicted decreased support from our Sponsors, as seen with other races such as the Iditarod, the people and businesses of Bethel and the YK Delta have reach out and supported the K300 as much as ever. The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated sponsors who have recently committed Sponsorship.
We are please to announce that the YKHC Tobacco Control and Research Department has joined us as a New Supporting Sponsor. According to Wole Fadahunsi, Director of Community Health and Wellness at YKHC, “YKHC’s Nicotine Control and Research Department works to reduce any tobacco use in the YK Delta. Tobacco use is highly prevalent in our region. Coincidentally, tobacco use is one of the most important modifiable health risk factor because tobacco has been implicated in many human conditions including cancers, respiratory infections, and low birth weight infants.”
The Tobacco Control and Research Department is working with the Kuskokwim 300 to help inform the people of the YK Delta about the risk of tobacco use and what the Department is doing to help reduce tobacco use. According to Fadahunsi, “Our department is involved in prevention and control work to reduce tobacco use amongst YK Delta people. We also collaborate with reputable institutions to conduct research to generate new knowledge that help us better understand the tobacco issues in our region and develop new treatments.”
A second company also joined as a New Supporting Sponsor, Everts Air Cargo, who will be shipping straw for the race to Bethel. Shipping straw is an ever-increasing cost to the race. There are also logistical and timing issues involved with shipping the straw. The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee is very appreciative of the help we are receiving from Everts and we hope to continue this partnership in the future.
A big thank you to The Lumber Yard, who is returning as a Supporting Sponsor. The Lumber Yard joined us in 2009 and we thank you for your continued support!
The K300 Race Committee would like to invite any interested business or individual to help keep the sprit of dog mushing alive in Western Alaska. Sponsoring the K300 is not only a great was to give back to the community in which we live and work, but also is a great way to promote your business. Visit www.k300.org for more information about our sponsors.
The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee is seeking volunteers for the 2010 race. Volunteers are needed for: the K300 Benefit Concert, Start/Finish line, Head Quarters, K300 Banquet, and for food donations. To get involved as a sponsor or as a volunteer, contact Casie Stockdale, K300 Race Manager at 907-545-3300 or k300@alaska.com
