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Record Breaking K300 Finish

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The K300 is an annual dog-sledding race starting and finishing in Bethel, Alaska. Over the course of a weekend in the deep-freeze of January, three races occur: the Akiak Dash (60 miles), the Bogus Creek 150 (150 miles), and the K300 (300 miles). Mushers typically participate in a single race.

With the Iditarod Race (~1000 miles) in March, the K300 serves as a preparation for the mushers and a glimpse into the standings for the crowd. The K300 follows the Kuskoskwim River from Bethel to the village of Aniak and back and generally takes around 40 hours to complete, with mushers finishing at all hours of the night and day.

This video was awarded Best Online Video by the Alaska Press Club.

Dog-musher Matthew Failor at the finish line of the K300 in Bethel, Alaska.

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Record Breaking K300 Finish

Copyright Joey Mendolia 2024

Updated Dec 2023

Location Bethel, Alaska

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The K300 is an annual dog-sledding race starting and finishing in Bethel, Alaska. Over the course of a weekend in the deep-freeze of January, three races occur: the Akiak Dash (60 miles), the Bogus Creek 150 (150 miles), and the K300 (300 miles). Mushers typically participate in a single race. With the Iditarod Race (~1000 miles) in March, the K300 serves as a preparation for the mushers and a glimpse into the standings for the crowd. The K300 follows the Kuskoskwim River and generally takes around 40 hours with mushers finishing at all hours of the night and day.