Redington, a Rookie, Wins 2019 Kobuk 440

Ryan Redington claimed victory in the 2019 Kobuk 440 on Sunday morning, pulling into Kotzebue with six dogs in harness just after midnight. Redington is a veteran of sled dog mushing, but 2019 was his first year on the Kobuk 440 trail.

Petit, Redington Head-to-Head Through Kiana in Competitive Kobuk 440

It is stiff competition at the top of the Kobuk 440 pack this year. Race rookies are trying to snatch victory from the hands of last year’s champion, Nic Petit. KNOM’s Emily Hofstaedter reports from Kiana, where teams took a short rest before moving on to Ambler.

Ready, Set, Mush: 2019 Kobuk 440 Underway

Sixteen dog teams left Kotzebue at 12:30 this afternoon on a perfectly clear day to begin the Kobuk 440, the last mid-distance qualifier race of the season.

Former Champions Among Field for 2019 Kobuk 440

Only 16 mushers will compete in this year’s Kobuk 440 Sled Dog Race, starting from Kotzebue on Thursday afternoon.

With Iditarod Finished, Race Season Continues with Kobuk 440

The 2019 Kobuk 440 starts in Kotzebue on April 4, a week earlier than normal. 18 mushers, including some fresh off of the Iditarod Trail, have signed up to compete.