The Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee hosted the Season Opener this previous Sunday and profitable first place was Raymond Alexie of Kwethluk. Coming in second place was Alexie’s dad Harry Alexie, additionally of Kwethluk. Third place finisher was Kenneth Snyder of Akiachak.
The 8-dog restrict race was 32 miles beginning at 11am from the Charles Lake in Bethel to Atmautluak and again. The race, initially set for Saturday, was moved to Sunday on account of climate. Mushers started the race with a mass begin.
Racers have been awarded a chunk of the $25,000 race purse that was cut up between the highest 15 finishers. Seventeen groups participated within the occasion.
1st Raymond Alexie, 3:22
2nd Harry Alexie, 3:28
3rd Kenneth Snyder, 3:35
4th Charlie Chingliak, 3:40
5th Jason Pavila, 3:41
6th Schouville Wassillie Jr., 3:44
7th Fr. Alexander Larson, 3:46
8th John George, 3:47
9th Aaron Alexie, 3:49
10th Mike Williams Jr., 3:55
11th Robert Charles Jr., 3:57
12th Lewis Pavila, 4:05
13th Greg Larson, 4:15
14th John Snyder, 4:31
15th Byron Pasitnak Sr., 4:32
16th Maurice Andrews, 4:35
17th Sigurd Napoka, 4:40
The subsequent race is the Holiday Classic, Saturday December 23, 2023.
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