Doubles Race Preview!!

The K300 Race Committee season resumes tomorrow with the Doubles Race! For this event every team must have two mushers. They may choose to pull a second sled or have both mushers on one sled. 9 teams are registered to race.

The race begins with a mass start at 11:00 AM. We'll start near our usual starting location, by the small boat harbor, but on the other side of the plowed road, further out in the middle of the river. Racers will head upriver then take "Joe Pete's Trail" towards Napaskiak Slough then travel overland until they reach a turnaround near Kwethluk before heading back to Bethel on the same trail.

The Mushers:

Race Rules:

1. The race will begin with a mass start at 11:00 AM on the Kuskokwim River, near the small boat harbor but on the far side of the road The K300 truck will mark the start/finish line and teams may choose whatever starting position they like.

2. Ten dog limit.

3. No dropped dogs.

4. General passing rules apply. When any team approaches to within 50 feet of another team, the team behind has the immediate right of way upon demand. The racer ahead must stop their dogs and hold them to the best of their ability for a maximum of one minute or until the other team has passed, whichever occurs first. The passed team must remain behind at least 15 minutes before demanding the trail. The race officials may penalize a team if this rule is violated. “No Man’s Land” will be marked by two K300 stakes about 2 miles from the finish.

5. No pacing by snow machine. There may be an official snow machine pacing the field in the early part of the trail to show all teams the proper trail, and also perhaps at other points on the trail as needed.

6. Mushers must be a current member of the K300 to participate in this race. Membership may be purchased for $100.

7. Every sled must be equipped with a sled bag that can adequately and safely contain any dog who needs to be carried during the race.

8. Teams may choose to pull a second sled or have both racers ride on one sled. Both mushers must ride on a sled for the duration of the event.