Mushers from across the region, state and country congregated in Bethel for the 2024 Kuskokwim 300 and Akiak Dash. Here are some of the best moments from the weekend.
Slideshow: A look back at race weekend
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Bethany Kaiser greets her husband Pete Kaiser's dog team just after he won his eighth Kuskokwim 300. January 28, 2024.
Katie Baldwin Basile
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Dog teams prepare to launch down the chute to race the Kuskokwim 300 on Jan. 26, 2024.
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KattiJo Deeter lays down in a truck bed with her dogs after placing 6th in the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. January 28, 2024.
Katie Baldwin Basile
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Pete Kaiser hugs his mom, Janet Kaiser, moments after winning his eighth Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. January 28, 2024.
Katie Baldwin Basile
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Dog teams arrive for the mass start of teh 2024 Akiak Dash on Jan. 27, 2024.
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Mushers Maurice Andrews (left) and Aaron Alexie take off in the mass start of the 2024 Akiak Dash on Jan. 27, 2024.
Josiah Swope / KYUK
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Mushers take off in the mass start of the AKiak Dash on Jan. 27. 2024.
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Despite sustaining a shoulder injury during the race, Byron Pasitnak finishes in 5th place in the Akiak Dash on January 27, 2024.
Katie Baldwin Basile
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Maurice Andrews crosses the finish line of the 2024 Akiak Dash on Jan. 27, 2024.
MaryCait Dolan / KYUK
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Travis Beals at the finish line of the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race. Travis crossed the finish line in 3rd place. January 28, 2024.
Katie Baldwin Basile
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Joe Taylor approaches the finish line of the Kuskokwim 300 on Jan.
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A sled dog rests at the finish line of the Kuskokwim 300 on Jan. 28, 2024.
Josiah Swope / KYUK
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The crowd at the finish line of the Kuskokwim 300 prepares to welcome Fr. Alexander Larson back to Bethel. Jan. 28, 2024.
Josiah Swope / KYUK
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Fr. Alexander Larson walks his dog team across the finish line of the Kuskokwim 300 on Jan. 28, 2024.
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Fr. Alexander Larson celebrates his third successful run of the Kuskokwim 300 on Jan. 28, 2024.
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Jessica Klejka speaks with KYUK following her 13th place finish in the 2024 Kuskokwim 300 on Jan. 28, 2024
Josiah Swope / KYUK
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The finish line of the 45th annual Kuskokwim 300.
MaryCait Dolan / KYUK
