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Ray Redington Jr

Bib Number: 52
Hometown: Wasilla, Alaska
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Biography

Ray Redington, Jr., 42, was born and raised in Alaska. He is a third-generation Iditarod musher. Ray’s grandfather, Joe Redington, Sr., is known as the “Father of the Iditarod” for helping to establish “The Last Great Race.” Ray’s grandfather, father, uncle and brothers have all competed in the Iditarod, which many believe embodies the rugged independence that defines Alaskans and their respect for a traditional way of life that goes back many generations. Running dog teams comes easily to Ray. He began as a young boy under his father’s direction. Ray entered is first Iditarod race in 2001. Since then, he has finished all 16 races he entered. Ray’s best finish to date was in 2013 when he finished fifth. It was not surprising that Ray should meet the love of his life while racing in the Jr. Iditarod. That was back in 1991. Ray and Julia married in 1998 and have two fantastic kids, Ellen and Isaac. As to be expected Ellen and Isaac also enjoy running dogs. Ray lists his hobbies as hunting and fishing.

Sponsors

Diversified Systems Resources, OK
Kipp Erickson, PhD, MI
Denali Vapor
Wiggy’s, CO
Leslie & Claudette Stevens, NE

Tangle River Inn
Bill & Carole Stead, CA
Mary E Curtis, NJ
Alaska Frontier Constructors
Roy & Cheryl Catalano


2013 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Anchorage 3/02 11:40:00 12
Willow 3/03 15:40:00 16
Yentna 3/03 19:32:00 16 3/03 19:38:00 16 0h 6m 3h 52m 10.86 42
Skwentna 3/03 22:38:00 16 3/04 03:07:00 16 4h 29m 3h 0m 10.00 30
Finger Lake 3/04 07:35:00 16 3/04 07:44:00 16 0h 9m 4h 28m 8.96 40
Rainy Pass 3/04 11:14:00 16 3/04 16:35:00 16 5h 21m 3h 30m 8.57 30
Rohn 3/04 20:49:00 16 3/04 21:12:00 15 0h 23m 4h 14m 8.27 35
Nikolai 3/05 10:30:00 15 3/05 15:25:00 15 4h 55m 13h 18m 5.64 75
McGrath 3/05 21:16:00 15 3/05 21:18:00 14 0h 2m 5h 51m 8.21 48
Takotna 3/05 23:39:00 14 3/07 00:09:00 14 24h 30m 2h 21m 7.66 ✔ 18
Ophir 3/07 03:02:00 14 3/07 03:11:00 14 0h 9m 2h 53m 7.98 ✔ 23
Iditarod 3/07 16:37:00 14 3/07 20:45:00 13 4h 8m 13h 26m 5.96 ✔ 80
Shageluk 3/08 04:25:00 13 3/08 12:25:00 12 8h 0m 7h 40m 7.17 ✔ ✔ 55
Anvik 3/08 15:32:00 12 3/08 15:34:00 12 0h 2m 3h 7m 8.02 ✔ ✔ 25
Grayling 3/08 18:09:00 12 3/08 23:00:00 12 4h 51m 2h 35m 6.97 ✔ ✔ 18
Eagle Island 3/09 06:05:00 12 3/09 10:10:00 12 4h 5m 7h 5m 8.75 ✔ ✔ 62
Kaltag 3/09 19:05:00 12 3/10 00:25:00 11 5h 20m 8h 55m 6.73 ✔ ✔ 60
Unalakleet 3/10 13:42:00 11 3/10 18:21:00 11 4h 39m 12h 17m 6.92 ✔ ✔ 85
Shaktoolik 3/11 00:32:00 11 3/11 03:17:00 11 2h 45m 6h 11m 6.47 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/11 09:29:00 11 3/11 13:28:00 11 3h 59m 6h 12m 8.06 ✔ ✔ 50
Elim 3/11 20:45:00 11 3/12 01:09:00 10 4h 24m 7h 17m 6.59 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/12 08:11:00 10 3/12 16:13:00 9 8h 2m 7h 2m 6.54 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/12 23:04:00 9 3/12 23:08:00 9 0h 4m 6h 51m 8.03 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/13 02:04:54 9 2h 56m 7.50 ✔ ✔ 22