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You are here: Home / Events / Race Results / 2016-2017 / Fun Races

Fun Races

Fun Race #1    Fun Race #2    Fun Race #3

Fun Race #1

By Nina Ruckhaus, Race Director

After a frustrating and slow start to the season, skijorers were treated to perfect trail conditions and equally nice temperatures for the first race. We had 21 teams, and racers covered distances from 1-4 miles. There were many new faces which we always enjoy seeing. This was the first race for quite a few, and we also had a record number of junior racers. Thanks to Nina Ruckhaus for organizing the race and to Molly Yazwinski, Lisa Stuby, Alice Stickney, and everyone else who helped out at the start line. And, as always, beautiful trail grooming for the race was done by Pat DeRuyter.

Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association
Fun Race #1
December 17 2017
North Star Golf Course
         
Bib # Skijorer Dogs Time Place
4 miles, 2 dogs
2 Drew Harrington Zazu, Xena 16:03 1
1 Mike Ruckhaus Sasha, Snuff 17:27 2
6 Jaques Philip Dingo, BB8 17:42 3
3 Robin Garber-Slaught Lisa, Amos 19:55 4
4 miles 1 dogs
7 Florian Philip Snow 17:44 1
8 Leni Stolz Mika 18:36 2
4 Sarka Paragi Dotty 19:55 3
5 Cassidy Meyer Balto 20:00 4
about 2 miles, 1/2 dogs
9 Andy Warwick Yogi, Roo 7.23 1
20 Andy Warwick Jack 7.55 2
16 Lucie Meyer Sabine 12:00 3
1 mile, 1 dog
18 Drew Warf Weasel 7:36 1
14 Christine Matson Jasper 16:13 2
2 miles, 1 dogs
1 Kriya Dunlap Bjorn 7:16 1
2 Brian Reggiani Olive 13:07 2
3 John Deonigi Piggy 15:02 3
4 Phil Marshal Skye 15:54 4
5 Lance Gillette Chester 17:14 5
2 miles, 2  dogs
1 Gail Davidson Cocoa, Darna 7:16 1
3 miles,  1 dogs
1 Sam Friedman Daisy Tada! 12:49 1
2 Josh Link Loki 13:55 2

Fun Race #2

Despite an ever-shifting weather forecast and some unexpected challenges in trail prep due to all the new snow,  a large field of skijorers showed up to Creamers field on a snowy day. The temperature was a balmy +10 and heavy snow fell during most of the race. Skijorers also faced the additional hurdle of trail damage from the previous night’s snowmachine traffic, which was often hidden by the layer of fresh snow. We again had a good number of young racers and new faces. Thanks to Alice Stickney and Kathleen Boyle for timing, Lisa Stuby and Mara Bacsujlaky for helping with the farmhouse and registration, and to Nina Ruckhaus and Fred DeLepper for handling during the race, as well as to all the groomers who worked to get the trails ready.

January 14, Creamers Field

Bib # Skijorer Dogs Time Place
5.7 mile 2 dog
8 Halvor Hoveid Lichi, Bernie 26:04 1
7 Marit Hoveid Steward, Erin 27:02 2
2 Erin Trochim Roach, Onion 27:45 3
6 Sarka Paragi Dottie, Sadie 28:12 4
3 Amy Larsen 32:54 5
5.7 mile 1 dog
9 Tobin Stolz Mika 30:18 1
DIY distance approx 4 miles 2 dog
5 Cassidy Meyer Balto, Wolfy 23:50 1
4 Jaques Philip BB-8, Dingo 30:19 2
DIY distance approx 4 miles 1 dog
16 Lucie Meyer Puck 21:49 1
4 Florian Philip Snow 30:19 2
3.6 miles 2 dog
10 Greg Jurek Jet, Hornet 13:35 1
12 Scott Jerome Odin, Bjorn 14:38 2
15 Asne Hoveid Madox, Munch 16:53 3
13 Gail Davidson Darna, Cocoa 21:54 4
14 Kelsi Johnson Loki, Jotunn 24:01 5
3.6 miles 1 dog  pulk
18 Sunnifa Deehr Sisu 21:32 1
2.7 mile 1 dog
19 Josh Link Loki 15:06 1
17 Riley Olson 15:18 2
20 Mara Bacsujlaky Tansy 21:42 3
21 Lisa Stuby Killae 4
DIY distance, approx 2 miles
1 Andy Warwick Jack 14:05 1
24 Magali Philip Ishani 18:19 2
1.5 mile 1 dog
23 Kelly Scanlon Jasper 10:40 1
22 Christine Matson Beastie 9:38 2
DIY distance, approx 1 mile
11 Emily Entrikin Swix, Ragner 5:31 1

 

Final Fun Race

The final race of the 2016-2017 season was held at the Mushers’ Hall trails, followed by a potluck and membership meeting. We had 15 racers who covered distances from 1.7 to 8 miles. The temperatures were at the margin of freezing and there were both snowflakes and raindrops during the event. Thanks to ADMA for letting us hold the race at their facility and to Andy Warwick for doing some work on the trails ahead of the event., Kathleen Boyle and Lisa Stuby for timing, and Sara Elzey for running the meeting. In addition to the regular distances,we had a mass start one mile/one dog Le Mans race where skijorers had no poles and started without their skis on. This was won in fine style by eight year old Florian Phillip and BB8. As with so many of our races, Bud Marschner took photos which he generously makes available to the club. The meeting honored volunteers, re-elected Jamie Marschner as president, and concluded with prizes, pizza, and copious desserts. Thanks to everyone for a great winter.

Alaska Dog Mushers Association Trails
April 2 2017
         
Bib # Skijorer Dogs Time Place
8 mile 1 dog
1 Florian Phillip BB8 46:23 1
1 Jaques Phillip Dingo 46:23 1
6.2 mile 2 dog
2 Aasne Hoveid Stewart, Ghost 24:57 1
3 Lisa Baraff Jambo, Dawgma 26:14 2
4.8 mile 2 dog
4 Kailyn Davis Panda, Zeke 20:04 1
5 Alaina Ctibor Amber, Dali 21:53 2
14 Marianne Mallory Fleur, Fusion 27:30 3
13 Kelsi Johnson Loki, Jotunn 34:10 4
4.8 mile 1 dog
7 Josh Link Loki 19:43 1
10 Robbin Garber-Slaght Radar 25:11 2
9 Phillip Marshall Skye 26:42 3
8 Bill Keller Kenai 27:45 4
1.7 mile 1 dog
6 Sunnifa Deehr Dave 6:20 1
11 Sara Elzey Kate 10:15 2
12 Andy Warwick Jack 11:06 3

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P.O. Box 82843
Fairbanks, AK 99708

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