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Ray Redington Jr

Bib Number: 10
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.


2009 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Anchorage 3/07 10:19:00 12
Willow 3/08 14:16:00 16
Yentna 3/08 18:24:00 16 3/08 18:31:00 16 0h 7m 4h 8m 15.97 66
Skwentna 3/08 21:45:00 16 3/09 04:23:00 16 6h 38m 3h 14m 10.52 34
Finger Lake 3/09 09:49:00 16 3/09 14:57:00 16 5h 8m 5h 26m 8.28 45
Rainy Pass 3/09 19:17:00 16 15 4h 20m 6.92 30
Rohn 3/10 03:49:00 15 3/10 10:04:00 14 6h 15m 48
Nikolai 3/10 20:20:00 14 3/11 03:05:00 14 6h 45m 10h 16m 7.31 75
McGrath 3/11 09:34:00 14 3/11 09:37:00 14 0h 3m 6h 29m 8.33 54
Takotna 3/11 12:21:00 14 3/12 14:20:00 14 25h 59m 2h 44m 6.59 ✔ 18
Ophir 3/12 17:25:00 14 3/12 22:07:00 14 4h 42m 3h 5m 8.11 ✔ 25
Iditarod 3/13 13:18:00 14 3/13 20:09:00 14 6h 51m 15h 11m 5.93 ✔ 90
Shageluk 3/14 02:57:00 14 3/14 10:59:00 13 8h 2m 6h 48m 9.56 ✔ ✔ 65
Anvik 3/14 13:50:00 13 3/14 13:52:00 13 0h 2m 2h 51m 8.77 ✔ ✔ 25
Grayling 3/14 16:13:00 13 3/14 22:40:00 13 6h 27m 2h 21m 7.66 ✔ ✔ 18
Eagle Island 3/15 06:33:00 13 3/15 14:22:00 13 7h 49m 7h 53m 7.61 ✔ ✔ 60
Kaltag 3/15 23:40:00 13 3/16 10:22:00 13 10h 42m 9h 18m 7.53 ✔ ✔ 70
Unalakleet 3/16 20:28:00 13 3/17 09:02:00 13 12h 34m 10h 6m 8.91 ✔ ✔ 90
Shaktoolik 3/17 14:06:00 13 3/18 05:49:00 13 15h 43m 5h 4m 7.89 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/18 10:48:00 13 3/18 15:14:00 13 4h 26m 4h 59m 11.64 ✔ ✔ 58
Elim 3/18 20:53:00 13 3/19 01:05:00 13 4h 12m 5h 39m 8.50 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/19 07:13:00 13 3/19 15:13:00 12 8h 0m 6h 8m 7.50 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/19 21:20:00 12 3/19 21:23:00 10 0h 3m 6h 7m 8.99 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/19 23:59:15 10 2h 36m 8.46 ✔ ✔ 22