The 2018 JR Iditarod is in the history books. Race Marshal, Cim Smith, praised the eleven young mushers for their dog care and sled driving abilities. The third time was a charm for veteran musher, Bailey Schaeffer. Schaeffer captured gold by 2 minutes over Chandler Wappett. While the trail was slow on the first leg of the race due to newly fallen snow, the pace picked up for the final leg of the race from Yentna Station to Willow. Enjoy the photos of the racers, trail and volunteers.
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- Anna Stephan leaves for Yentna Station.
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- Trail Breaker Richard Plack prepares to depart Yentna Station as the Trail Sweep
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- Bailey Schaeffer onto Willow Lake – Humanitarian & Blue Harness
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- Chandler Wappett in Second Place
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- Colby Spears Takes Third Place
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- Colby Spears Sprints to the Finish Line
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- Grace Nolan will claim 4th place and Rookie of the Year
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- Emma Shawcroft Earns the Flat Time Seavey Award
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- Talia Martens Living her Dream of Running in Alaska
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- Charmayne Morrison from Montana
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- Mikah Whitehead formerly of Texas
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- Lara Renner Running Siberians
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- Red Lantern Christina Gibson – Sportsmanship Award
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- Signs of Encouragement from Iditarod Rookie Meredith Mapes