April 25, 2024

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2008 Jr. Iditarod » Mushers » Kristen Crain

Kristen Crain

Bib Number: 19
Hometown: Talkeetna, Alaska


Biography

Kristen Crain, 17, says she began mushing in 1997 “because of my dad.” She’s run the Jr. Iditarod twice. A senior at Su Valley High School, she participates in band and the Battle of the books. She participates in band and Battle of the Books. Kristen says she enjoys the mountain dulcimer, the viola and reading. She plans to go to UAA and hopes to continue mushing after college.

Sponsors

Fasteners & Fire Equipment
McKinley View Real Estate
Gail Somerville
Karen Crain

Richard Crain
Leah Crain
Beth Wheeler

Awards

Red Lantern

2008 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 10hr
Willow Start 02/23/2008 10:36:00 8 02/23/2008 10:36:00 8 0h 0m 0
Susitna River (Out) 02/23/2008 14:25:00 8 02/23/2008 14:25:00 8 0h 0m 3h 49m 7.86 30
Eagle Song Lodge (Out) 02/23/2008 16:39:00 8 02/23/2008 16:41:00 7 0h 2m 2h 14m 6.27 14
Yentna Station (Out) 02/23/2008 20:42:00 7 02/24/2008 06:44:00 7 10h 2m 4h 1m 6.47 26
Eagle Song Lodge (In) 02/24/2008 10:12:00 7 02/24/2008 10:19:00 6 0h 7m 3h 28m 7.50 26
Susitna River (In) 02/24/2008 14:25:00 6 02/24/2008 14:25:00 6 0h 0m 4h 6m 3.41 14
Willow Finish 02/24/2008 20:28:00 5 6h 3m 4.96 30