Mushers, who are vying for a purse of $3,000, will race another 14 miles today at 2 p.m. At noon, there will be a six-dog, eight-mile race.
Saturday's heat was preceded by the Chugiak Dog Mushers Association annual Businessperson's race, won a three-dog, two-mile race topped by Michelle Renee Hill of Custom Everything, who made the run in 6:18.
Eagle River Classic
14 miles
First-day results
1) Bill Kornmuller 42:10, 2) Michael Tetzner 42:51, 3) Daryl Hollingsworth 42:59, 4) Nathan Sterling 43:11, 5) Shane Goosen 45:54, 6) Jen Sterling 48:14, 7) Jeff Conn 48:21.
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