2023 Gunflint Mail Run roster

The Knik 200 isn't the only race kicking off the start of a new year, down in Northern Minnesota we've got a little race known as the Gunflint Mail Run. First run in the 1970s, the race follows a well known mail route and thus honors the tradition of mail being carried by dog sled. 

This is a smaller race, with the distance being 100 miles for the 12-dog race (which this blog post will focus on). Iditarod fans should notice a few familiar names, though many probably aren't as easy to recognize unless you follow some of the "smaller" races in the lower 48. 

There are thirteen teams this year planning to run the 100 mile race, so let's get to the roster. As always, I've done the best I can to find everyone, and the race kindly put the kennel name of each team with the bib number so that cut down on some of my work. 

Musher Roster

1 Gunnar Johnson (Callin’ Trail Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Twitter 
2 Jen Freking (Manitou Crossing Kennels) - Website / Facebook / Instagram  
3 Ero Wallin (Silver Creek Sled Dogs) - Facebook / Instagram 
4 Erin Aili (Miles Ahead Racing) - Website / Facebook
5 Colleen Wallin (Silver Creek Sled Dogs) - Instagram 
6 David Hicks (Cast Outdoor Adventures) - Website / Facebook / Instagram
7 Ryan Redington (Callin’ Trail Kennel) - Website / Facebook / Instagram 
8 Mary Manning (Doodledog Kennel) - Facebook / Twitter
9 Nick Vigilante (Schroeder Mushing) - Facebook
10 Talia Martens (Martens Mushing) - Facebook / Instagram
11 Frank Holmberg (Holmberg Racing Sleddogs) - Facebook
12 Matt Schmidt (Sawtooth Mtn. Racing) - Facebook
13 Tom Bauer (Otter River Sled Dog) - Facebook

Roster as of January 5, 2023.

Who do you think will take the top prize in this year's Gunflint? Who are you cheering for? Comment below with your thoughts!

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