The last musher in : KACI MURRINGER captured the RED LANTERN AWARD.
The red lantern is a symbol of perservance for the Alaska tradition of the Iditarod. Its the final teams dedication to fullfilling their goal of safety and successfully crossing under the burled arch despite unexpected challenges. This year they did have many of those challenges.
Out of 57 mushers that started the race in WILLOW KACI was nmber 34 in the total number finished.
She finished at 4:30 EST 12:30 Alaska time today in 13 days 22 hours 29 min and 45 sec. with 10 happy dogs in harness.
FATHER DUCK --MARTIN BUSER was there, under the arch, to welcome his LAST
THE DUCKLINGS and MARTIN
WE'LL REST NOW. TILL NEXT YEAR💘There was a man (much older) that was also crossing under the arch who had walked from
MCGRATH to NOME. Take a look---thats VERY FAR!!! Come on Deedee Lumb--next walk!!
ROBERT URBACH, CEO of the IDITAROD thanked everyone and wished a safe and quick end to this terrible outbreak.
We usually have photo's of the mushers, commentary etc but NOT THIS YEAR. Everyone is taking off for home. I can't blame them.
THANK YOU FOR A MEMORABLE IDITAROD. ALWAYS A HIGHLIGHT OF MY YEAR.
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