2026 Su-Dog 300 Musher Roster

Hi friends. Your rambly blogger here recovering from a lovely bout of food poisoning. I ran out of time to really get a blog post about the Su-Dog up and going, but I wanted to at least get the musher roster up as I did get THAT finished before I went down for the count this week.

No predictions, weather report, or run down of schedule - just don't have the energy or time to get it up before the race starts tomorrow. I highly encourage you to visit the race's official website (it's got great musher bios for one thing) to keep up to date on what's happening. I believe there will be trackers as well, so be sure to be ready to follow that.

Bib's were chosen by random draw by the race officials so that mushers can get to the staging area, park, have a vet check, and get ready to go. Sounds pretty efficient.

This will be the first ever Su-Dog 300 after last year's race was canceled due to the weather. Here's wishing them a fun and successful inaugural race!

Musher Roster

Bib	Musher	Kennel	Link	Link	Link
2	Eddie Burke	Off the Rails Racing	Website	Facebook	Instagram
3	Rohn Buser	Susitna Sled Dog Adventures	Website	Facebook	Instagram
4	Chloe Beatty	Lucky Dog Mushing		Facebook	Instagram
5	Misha Wiljes	WW Kennel	Website	Facebook
6	Shane Blumentritt	Cold Start Kennel		Facebook	Instagram
7	Lev Shvarts	Team Ollie	Website	Facebook
8	Justin Olnes	ReRun Kennel	Website	Facebook	Instagram
9	Baydon Ketts	Redington Kennels		Facebook	Instagram
10	Mary Boniface	Tailwind Kennel	Website	Facebook	Instagram
11	Talia Martens	49th State Sled Dogs	Website	Facebook	Instagram
12	Michaela O’Connor	Dream Big Kennel	Website	Facebook
13	Jennifer Nelson	Northern Lone Star Mushing		Facebook	Instagram
14	AddieAnn Randall	Rock On Racing	Website	Facebook	Instagram
15	Matt Riess	Turning Heads Kennel	Website	Facebook
16	Jeremiah Ovard	Snowhook Kennel	Website	Facebook	Instagram
17	Steve Humes	Hardly Workin Sleddogs		Facebook	Instagram
18	Jesse Flory	The Grateful Dogs		Facebook	Instagram
19	Jessi Downey	Aimaagvik Kennel		Facebook	Instagram
20	Mike Dolinar	Susitna Sled Dog Adventures	Website	Facebook	Instagram
21	William Baker	49th State Sled Dogs	Website	Facebook

Thoughts on this race? Who are you cheering for? Comment below!

Su-Dog 300 formally announces their inaugural race

"The inaugural Su Dog 300 gets underway on February 21, 2026, marking the launch of a new mid-distance sled dog race in the heart of Alaska’s mushing country. The public is invited to a Starting Line Party at 2:00 p.m on February 21st  at the Willow Community Center, where 20 mushers will depart on the opening miles of this new race.

The Susitna Valley has long been the epicenter of Alaskan dog mushing, serving as the starting line and first hundred miles of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The Su Dog 300 honors this legacy and serves as an official Iditarod qualifier and a new opportunity for mushers and the community alike.

Participants will travel a 300-mile course from the lower Susitna River Valley into the rugged terrain of the Talkeetna Mountains. Designed with mentorship and learning at its core, the race emphasizes quality dog care, skill-building for mushers, and a welcoming community atmosphere. In the face of harsh and variable winter conditions, the Su Dog 300 prioritizes integrity, teamwork, and the joy of the sport.

Closing Ceremonies will be held on Tuesday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Willow Community Center and spectators are invited to join. 

For the latest news and event information, visit sudog300.org."