Historic 2018 Kuskokwim 300 Complete; Kaiser Claims 4th Straight Win
Kaiser has won his fourth straight K300 sled dog race, making him the only musher in the race’s history to do so. Kaiser arrived into Bethel yesterday morning, crossing the finish line around 9am. 18 mushers started the race in Bethel but six of them scratched before completing the two, 150-mile laps.
Musher Swap In Kusko 300 Lineup As Race Start Approaches
According to race manager Madelene Reichard, Mike Williams, Sr., has selected his alternate Thomas Carl to race in his place for the 39th running of the K300. Besides this registration swap, the newest musher to add their name to the list was Jessie Holmes. The 2018 Kuskokwim 300 begins at 6:30pm next Friday, January 19th.
Two Months Until K300 Race Start, One Veteran Musher Withdraws, One Female Musher Remains
As of Wednesday, the list of 19 mushers included Joar Leifseth Ulsom, Aaron Burmeister, and Victoria Hardwick, the only female musher signed up thus far. According to the latest info from K300, Jason Mackey has withdrawn from the 2018 race.
After One Month of K300 Registrations, Roster Half Full for 2018
Registration for the 2018 Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race has been open for a month, and so far, 13 mushers are signed up to compete. Among those on the list is last year’s champion, Pete Kaiser of Bethel, who has won the last three K300’s.