Nome Mushers Hit the Trail in 8-Mile, 20-Mile Races
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Over the weekend, four local teams finished 8-mile and 20-mile races, both hosted by the Nome Kennel Club. Diana Haecker finished first in the 20-mile race; Cynthia Barrand was the only musher to traverse the 8-mile trail.