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Ray Redington Jr

Bib Number: 2
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 System Resources
Alaska Frontier Constructors
Mary E Curtis
Tangle Lakes Lodge
Bill & Carole Stead

Wiggy’s
Leslie Boyd
Leslie & Claudette Stevens
Roy & Cheryl Catalano


2012 Standings

Checkpoint Time In Dogs In Time Out Dogs Out Rest Time Previous Layover Status Distance
Enroute Time Speed (mph) 8hr 24hr
Anchorage 3/03 10:00:00 12
Willow 3/04 14:00:00 16
Yentna Station 3/04 17:44:00 16 3/04 17:49:00 16 0h 5m 3h 44m 11.25 42
Skwentna 3/04 20:45:00 16 3/05 00:53:00 16 4h 8m 2h 56m 10.23 30
Finger Lake 3/05 05:41:00 16 16 4h 48m 8.33 40
Rainy Pass 3/05 09:02:00 16 3/05 15:09:00 16 6h 7m 30
Rohn 3/05 19:12:00 16 3/06 00:31:00 16 5h 19m 4h 3m 8.64 35
Nikolai 3/06 10:22:00 16 3/06 15:40:00 16 5h 18m 9h 51m 7.61 75
McGrath 3/06 22:38:00 16 3/06 22:39:00 16 0h 1m 6h 58m 6.89 48
Takotna 3/07 01:27:00 16 3/08 03:37:00 16 26h 10m 2h 48m 6.43 ✔ 18
Ophir 3/08 06:25:00 16 3/08 06:46:00 16 0h 21m 2h 48m 8.21 ✔ 23
Cripple 3/08 21:09:00 16 3/08 21:19:00 16 0h 10m 14h 23m 5.08 ✔ 73
Ruby 3/09 11:30:00 16 3/09 19:30:00 14 8h 0m 14h 11m 4.94 ✔ ✔ 70
Galena 3/10 01:24:00 14 3/10 05:59:00 13 4h 35m 5h 54m 8.47 ✔ ✔ 50
Nulato 3/10 11:32:00 13 3/10 15:33:00 13 4h 1m 5h 33m 6.67 ✔ ✔ 37
Kaltag 3/10 19:49:00 13 3/11 00:13:00 12 4h 24m 4h 16m 11.02 ✔ ✔ 47
Unalakleet 3/11 12:15:00 12 3/11 17:40:00 10 5h 25m 11h 2m 7.70 ✔ ✔ 85
Shaktoolik 3/11 23:45:00 10 3/12 04:22:00 10 4h 37m 6h 5m 6.58 ✔ ✔ 40
Koyuk 3/12 10:41:00 10 3/12 16:23:00 10 5h 42m 6h 19m 7.92 ✔ ✔ 50
Elim 3/12 22:55:00 10 3/13 02:31:00 9 3h 36m 6h 32m 7.35 ✔ ✔ 48
White Mountain 3/13 09:08:00 9 3/13 17:08:00 9 8h 0m 6h 37m 6.95 ✔ ✔ 46
Safety 3/14 00:13:00 9 3/14 00:16:00 9 0h 3m 7h 5m 7.76 ✔ ✔ 55
Nome 3/14 03:19:11 9 3h 3m 7.21 ✔ ✔ 22