World premiere mid-distance dog sled race and “The Toughest 300 Miles in Alaska”
RACE STARTS JANUARY 14th 2012 - CHISTOCHINA, ALASKA Purse guaranteed to be minimum of $18,000
PRESS RELEASE
Posted - 01/15/20 9:36 am - The 2012 Copper Basin 300 has been cancelled at Meier's Lake, 75 miles into the race. Heavy snows and high winds obliterated the middle section of the trail; the race trail is impassable. Furthermore, temperatures have consistently ranged between 45 and 50 degrees below zero. The decision was made in the interest of the dogs, mushers and race staff.
Greg Parvin
Race Marshal
Posted - 15 January 2012 - The Copper Basin Race committee temporarily suspended the Copper Basin 300. The section of trail between Meier's Lake and Sourdough is impassible due to unusually deep snow conditions, high winds and bitter cold. All dog teams, handlers and race officials are to convene at Meier's Lake Roadhouse.
All teams currently on the trail are expected back at Meier's lake by 7 am.
As information becomes available updates will be provided.
Listen to a 15 minute radio interview with Darrin Lee and KCAM radio 790 this morning - click here
KCAM Live Coverage of the Race
There will be live radio coverage of the 2012 Copper Basin Sled 300 Dog race will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday on KCAM, AM 790 and stream online at http://www.kcam.org
Registration: Registration will be January 13th 10-4 at the American Legion Hall.
Vet Checks: This year we will also be doing VET CHECKS on Friday as well. Please have your team with you when you register at the American Legion Hall.
Musher/Rookie/Trail Meeting: The musher/rookie/trail meeting will be Friday 6:00pm at the Glennallen School in the Auditorium. There will be concession available as there will be a basketball tourney happening at the same time. It would be a great boon to the Junior Class if you grabbed a thing of nachos or a slice of pizza while at the school No bib draw, musher go out in order of sign up.
Race Start Date: Saturday, Jan 14, 2012 place on the air field next to Red Eagle Lodge in Chistochina
Start Time: Noon
Race Route: The 2012 CB300 will start in Chistochina at high noon on January 14th. The race start will take place on the air field next to Red Eagle Lodge. The race will go counterclockwise this year. Chisto-Paxson-Meiers-Sourdough-Wolverine-Tolsona-Glennallen/The Hub-Chisto to finish. This year we are limiting the field to the first 60 mushers that sign up. Entry opens October 1st. There will be a "waiting list" should someone withdraw prior to the race. Entry fee remains $400.
Finish/Awards Banquet: The finish banquet will be Tuesday January 17th 6:00pm at the Glennallen School. In keeping with the theme of "Community Support", the CB300 is giving back by having the Senior Class put on the banquet this year. All proceeds will go to their senior trip to Hawaii. Be sure to come by for some great food, good company, and amazing tales from the trail as mushers receive their awards and we celebrate the completion of another CB300!
Live Streaming Coverage
Volunteer, John Bean, will be sending us live video coverage whenever possible. This is a test run whenever uploading is available.
2012 CB300 Poster Winner!
Congratulations to Lauren Dobransky for her beautiful photo
CB300 NEWS & UPDATES....
Posted 09/20/11 - The CB300 will start in Chistochina at high noon on January 14th. The race start will take place on the air field next to Red Eagle Lodge. The race will go counterclockwise this year. Chisto-Paxson-Meiers-Sourdough-Wolverine-Tolsona-Glennallen/The Hub-Chisto to finish. This year we are limiting the field to the first 60 mushers that sign up. Entry opens October 1st. There will be a "waiting list" should someone withdraw prior to the race. Entry fee remains $400.
