October 4, 2024

Musher Details

2011 Jr. Iditarod » Mushers » Jeremiah Klejka

Jeremiah Klejka

Bib Number: 12
Hometown: Bethel, Alaska


Biography

Jeremiah Klejka, 17, has competed in the last two Jr. Iditarod races. His sister, Jessica, became the Jr. Iditarod champion in her fourth Jr. Iditarod in 2008. Jeremiah says he started mushing with his older sister when he was six. A junior at Bethel Regional High School, he participates in band and cross country and says he enjoys reading and running. He plans to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks following graduation and says he will continue mushing.

Sponsors

Klejka Family Kennel
Myron & Sue Angstman & Family
Ron & Janet, Pete & Tillie Kaiser
Bob Sept, DVM
K-300 Committee
Updegrove Family
Tom Brewer Family

Ace Cargo Anchorage Office/Greg Hawthorne and Crew and Bethel Office/Jeremy Westlake Aviation
Kerry Cobbledick
Ryan Saltzman
Dr. Bill Eggimann & Dr. Jane McClure
Will & Sheri Updegrove
Our Whole Community Out in Bethel Who Support Us in Many Ways Every Day of the Year
Kuskokwim 300 Race Committee
Linwood & Kathy Fiedler Family & Handlers


2011 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 10hr
Knik Lake - Start 02/26/2011 00:00:00 02/26/2011 10:22:00 10 10h 22m 0
Burma Road Crossing (Out) 02/26/2011 11:42:00 10 02/26/2011 11:42:00 10 0h 0m 1h 20m 12.75 17
Su River Crossing (Out) 02/26/2011 13:50:00 10 02/26/2011 13:50:00 10 0h 0m 2h 8m 10.78 23
Eagle Song Lodge (Out) 02/26/2011 15:21:00 10 02/26/2011 15:24:00 10 0h 3m 1h 31m 9.89 15
Yentna Station 02/26/2011 17:43:00 10 02/27/2011 03:49:00 10 10h 6m 2h 19m 8.63 20
Eagle Song Lodge (In) 02/27/2011 06:01:00 10 02/27/2011 06:02:00 10 0h 1m 2h 12m 9.09 20
Su River Crossing (In) 02/27/2011 07:40:00 10 02/27/2011 07:40:00 10 0h 0m 1h 38m 9.18 15
Old Hunter Trail Head 02/27/2011 09:30:00 10 02/27/2011 09:30:00 10 0h 0m 1h 50m 9.82 18
Willow Lake - Finish 02/27/2011 11:46:00 10 2h 16m 9.71 22