Joey Mendolia

The K300 is an annual dog-sledding race starting and finishing in Bethel, Alaska. Over the course of a weekend in the deep-freeze of January, three races occur: the Akiak Dash (60 miles), the Bogus Creek 150 (150 miles), and the K300 (300 miles). Mushers typically participate in a single race. With the Iditarod Race (~1000 miles) in March, the K300 serves as a preparation for the mushers and a glimpse into the standings for the crowd. The K300 follows the Kuskoskwim River and generally takes around 40 hours with mushers finishing at all hours of the night and day.