20 March 2022

And the Red Lantern Award Goes To ...

March 20 - 12:01 a.m.

Last 2 mushers cross the finish line in Nome

Apayauq Reitan of Kaktovik has won the Red Lantern award, as the last musher to finish the Iditarod this year. Yuka Honda was not far in front of her, finishing just minutes ahead of Reitan.

Reitan finished with seven dogs in 13 days, 8 hours, 39 minutes, and 13 seconds.

2 comments:

Toirdhealbheach Beucail said...

This is one of those events that finishing at all is a great accomplishment.

On a Wing and a Whim said...

It really is. Kudos to them, for finishing!