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2016 Iditarod » Mushers » Ray Redington Jr

Ray Redington Jr

Bib Number: 18
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

AFC
DSR, OK
Mary Curtis, NJ
Bill/Carole Stead, CA

Kipp Erickson, MI
GBA Corona, TX
BGB Snaps, SWEDEN
Leslie/Claudette Stevens, NB


2016 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Anchorage 3/05 10:35:00 16 3/05 10:35:00 16 0h 0m
Willow 3/06 14:32:00 16
Yentna 3/06 18:21:00 16 3/06 20:26:00 16 2h 5m 3h 49m 11.00 42
Skwentna 3/07 00:41:00 16 3/07 00:49:00 16 0h 8m 4h 15m 7.06 30
Finger Lake 3/07 05:50:00 16 3/07 09:48:00 16 3h 58m 5h 1m 7.97 40
Rainy Pass 3/07 13:20:00 16 3/07 17:42:00 16 4h 22m 3h 32m 8.49 30
Rohn 3/07 22:29:00 16 3/07 22:41:00 16 0h 12m 4h 47m 7.32 35
Nikolai 3/08 12:22:00 16 3/08 16:22:00 16 4h 0m 13h 41m 5.48 75
McGrath 3/08 21:43:00 16 3/08 21:44:00 16 0h 1m 5h 21m 8.97 48
Takotna 3/08 23:57:00 16 3/10 02:13:00 15 26h 16m 2h 13m 8.12 ✔ 18
Ophir 3/10 04:34:00 15 3/10 04:48:00 15 0h 14m 2h 21m 9.79 ✔ 23
Cripple 3/10 20:58:00 15 3/10 21:07:00 15 0h 9m 16h 10m 4.52 ✔ 73
Ruby 3/11 07:44:00 15 3/11 15:49:00 15 8h 5m 10h 37m 6.59 ✔ ✔ 70
Galena 3/11 21:24:00 15 3/12 02:08:00 14 4h 44m 5h 35m 8.96 ✔ ✔ 50
Nulato 3/12 08:39:00 14 3/12 14:11:00 13 5h 32m 6h 31m 5.68 ✔ ✔ 37
Kaltag 3/12 18:11:00 13 3/12 18:18:00 12 0h 7m 4h 0m 11.75 ✔ ✔ 47
Unalakleet 3/13 10:15:00 12 3/13 15:09:00 12 4h 54m 14h 57m 5.69 ✔ ✔ 85
Shaktoolik 3/13 20:49:00 12 3/14 01:31:00 10 4h 42m 5h 40m 7.06 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/14 08:24:00 10 3/14 12:15:00 10 3h 51m 6h 53m 7.26 ✔ ✔ 50
Elim 3/14 18:05:00 10 3/14 23:08:00 9 5h 3m 5h 50m 8.23 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/15 05:28:00 9 3/15 13:55:00 9 8h 27m 6h 20m 7.26 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/15 20:10:00 9 3/15 20:11:00 9 0h 1m 6h 15m 8.80 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/15 23:01:32 9 2h 50m 7.76 ✔ ✔ 22