Registration open for the 2022 Akiak Dash

Thomas Carl of Akiak, originally of Toksook Bay, leaves the starting chute during his first K300 sled dog race.

The 2022 Akiak Dash will begin with a mass start on the Kuskokwim River on Saturday, January 29th at 2pm. Registration is required and must be submitted by Thursday, January 27th. Mushers can register at https://www.k300.org/post/registration-open-for-the-2022-akiak-dash at the K300 website. The complete race rules are also posted.

All mushers must begin the race with no more than 7 dogs and no less than 5 dogs. Like last year, there will be no layover and therefore, no dropped dogs are permitted. All racers must carry a sleeping bag and an axe for the duration of the race and begin the race with four booties for every dog.

Mushers are required to attend a pre-race musher meeting to be held near the starting line one hour before the race (1pm).

Covid-19 mitigation policies are in effect. Mushers will be assigned a bib number and designated starting position based on the order of registration. Mushers and their crews are required to practice social distancing and remain within their designated starting area. As was announced earlier this season, all mushers and handlers are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Mushers must provide proof of vaccination at the time of registration (if they have not already) and handlers must carry proof with them while assisting with the race.

2021 Akiak Dash Race Results

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Place/Name Elapsed time

1 Jackie Larson, 5:28

2 Matt Scott, 5:34

3 Greg Larson, 5:37

4 Raymond Alexie, 5:41

5 Jen Peeks, 5:42

6 Terrell Andrews, 5:43

7 Jim George, 5:48

8 Herman Phillip, 6:03

9 Nicholai Napoka, 6:07

10 Solomon Olick, 6:08

11 Nicholas Ayapan, 6:10

12 Robert Charles Jr., 6:28

13 Mike Williams Jr., 6:37

14 Carl Ekamrak, 6:40

15 Edward Nicolai, 7:59

16 Gabriel Andrew, 10:03

Past 10 Yrs. Akiak Dash Champions

2021: Jackie Larson, 5:28

2020: Gregory Larson, 5:25

2019: Terrell Andrews, 5:55

2018: George Manutoli, 6:42

2017: Cameron Jackson, 5:52

2016: Gregory Larson, 6:24

2015: Johnny Evan, 6:30

2014: John George, 6:39

2013: Randy Nose, 5:57

2012: Ray Nose, 5:44