2025 Eagle Cap Extreme musher roster and race preview

Oregon's one and only Iditarod Qualifing race is ready to kick off January 22. There are teams from several states getting ready to run in both the 200mile and 100mile classes (there's also a 31mile class). 

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

Bib	Musher	Kennel	Link	Link	Link
12	Wade Donaldson	Bear Ridge Adventures	Website	Facebook	Instagram
13	Charmayne Morrison	Morrison Racing Kennel	Website	Facebook	Instagram
14	Misheala Robertson	Morrison Racing Kennel	Website	Facebook	Instagram
15	Kevin Mathis	Go the Distance	Race Bio	Facebook
16	Clayton Perry	TSA Kennels	Race Bio	Facebook
17	Trace Drake	TSA Kennels	Race Bio	Facebook

*Roster as of January 22, 2025 at 9:00pm AKST

100 Mile Roster

Bio	Musher	Kennel	Link	Link	Link
20	Connie Starr	Weeno-Pullyu	Race Bio	Facebook
21	Jesika Reimer	The Reimer Pack	Website	Facebook	Instagram
22	Nicole Lombardi	?	?	?	?
23	Kelly Barton	Paradox Siberians	Race Bio	Facebook
24	Dallin Donaldson	Bear Ridge Adventures	Website	Facebook	Instagram
25	Bino Fowler	Beatfeet Sleddogs	Race Bio	Facebook
26	Natalie Donaldson-Wilson	Bear Ridge Adventures	Website	Facebook	Instagram
27	Madeline Rubida	?		Facebook	Instagram
28	Ryan Clegg	Bear Ridge Adventures	Race Bio	Facebook

*Roster as of January 22, 2025 at 9:00pm AKST

How to Watch

The Eagle Cap has a wonderful website full of tons of information for how to watch in person at the different checkpoints. It is well organized and easy to read, you definitely want to take time to explore their site. Be sure to read the musher bios, some fun little tidbits hidden there.

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)

Wednesday, January 22
9am-4pm Vet Checks
6pm Potluck & Bib Draw

Thursday, January 23
12pm Race Start

Saturday, January 25
5:30pm Awards Reception

2023 Eagle Cap Extreme roster and race preview

Happy race day, folks. Yup, this is getting out late because the Eagle Cap Extreme out of Oregon starts on a Thursday and not a Friday or Saturday and I just realized that last night! Whoops! Vet checks are happening today (Wednesday) and then the teams take off on Noon Thursday.

Like most of the races in the states, there are several classes including a 200 mile race that can be used as an Iditarod and Yukon Quest Qualifier. In fact it is Oregon's only qualifier, and they get to boast having the only one in the entire Pacific Northwest!

This year there are six teams signed up and ready to run the 200 mile race and most are using it as a qualifier for bigger races. Because this roster is so small, I've decided to combine the roster with the race preview. I'll also just say WATCH EVERYONE! This race is not on the fantasy mushing list, so there's no need for me to try to guess who will take home the prize. And, can I be completely honest - I don't really know this race at all. Sure, it's been around a long while, but it almost always lands when another race in Alaska is taking place. Not this year! This is the only qualifier running, so here we go!

200-Mile Roster

10 Jed Stephensen (Nordic Wayfinding) - Website / Facebook / Instagram 
11 Charmayne Morrison (Morrison Racing Kennel) - Facebook / Instagram
12 Bryce Mumford (Cub River Kennel) - Instagram
13 Rex Mumford (Valley Kennel) - Facebook
14 Josi Thyr (There & Back Again Sleddogs) - Website / Facebook
15 Clayton Perry (TSA Kennel) - Facebook 

How to Watch

The Eagle Cap has a wonderful website full of tons of information for how to watch in person at the different checkpoints. It is well organized and easy to read, you definitely want to take time to explore their site. You'll definitely want to read the musher bios, some fun little tidbits hidden there.

They are active on Facebook, and will most likely share even more as the race begins.

Trackers will be used on this race as well! I know how much fans love those little GPS minions who sometimes hitch a ride with the aliens, and it is confirmed that we will have SPOT trackers on the race again this year. Be sure to check back as once the link goes live I'll edit this post to include it.

Schedule of Events
(Note: times are Pacific Timezone)

Wednesday, January 18
9am-4pm Vet Checks
6pm Musher Meet & Greet
6:30pm Potluck & Bib Draw

Thursday, January 19
12pm Race Start

Saturday, January 21
Finishes throughout the day
5:30pm Awards Reception