Eagle River
Population: 29,595 -- Here the mushers unharness their team and truck them to the next checkpoint for the restart. The reason . .. the traditional lack of snow on the "Flats" toward Palmer and open water on the Knik River.
| Year | Race Route | Checkpoint Number | Miles into race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | South | 2 — View Checkpoint Standings | 20 |
| 2000 | South | 2 — View Checkpoint Standings | 20 |
| 1999 | North | 2 — View Checkpoint Standings | 20 |
| 1998 | South | 2 — View Checkpoint Standings | 20 |
| 1981 | North | 2 — View Checkpoint Standings | 20 |
