The 200 mile class are the ones potentially qualifying for larger races like the Iditarod. Several of the musher bios on the website note plans for running Iditarod in the future and one (Morrison) will be running their rookie Iditarod in March.
There are seven teams signed up to run the full 200 mile race, and ten signed up for the 100 mile. Both rosters are a healthy mix of veteran and rookie mushers. It's worth a few minutes to check out each team and send some encouragement.
Unlike Alaska, the Pacific Northwest has gotten its fair share of snow (or maybe it's unfair since most of Alaska has little to NONE.) The race had to cancel last year due to lack of snow, but it doesn't look to have that problem this year. This is no doubt for the mushers, dogs, and local tourism alike.
So, let's take a look at who plan to head off down the trail this week. As always, the roster will be updated with bib number after the race publishes the info.
200 Mile Roster
100 Mile Roster
How to Watch
They are active on Facebook, and will most likely share even more as the race begins.
Trackers should be live for this event and as the race date gets closer that link will become available. (The blog will be updated once the link is live.)
Schedule of Events
(Note: times are Pacific Timezone)
9am-4pm Vet Checks
6pm Potluck & Bib Draw
Thursday, January 23
12pm Race Start
Saturday, January 25
5:30pm Awards Reception
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