After 50 kilometers of biking through the snow, 11 seconds decide Little Su 50K

Fat-tire bikes, thin margin.

After 50 kilometers of biking through the snow, all that separated the top two finishers in the Little Su 50K wilderness race was 11 seconds.

Jason Lamoreaux set the pace on a soft trail with a time of 2 hours, 32 minutes, 47 seconds.

Oliver Sternicki was right behind in 2:32:58. Jamie Stull was third in 2:33:08.

The 50K race, held in the Susitna Valley, is a companion to the 100-mile Susitna 100 that also started Saturday at the Happy Trails Kennel in Big Lake. Participants can use any mode of human-powered transportation in the event – bikes, skis or feet.

Kamie Miller turned in an impressive running effort with a winning time of 5:22:27. She was 12 minutes ahead of the next-fastest runner, Caitlin Vandenberg, and an hour ahead of the fastest skier.

Daniel Johnson was the top skier in 6:21.37.

The top finishers in the Su 100 were expected to complete their races sometime Saturday night.

Litte Su 50K

Men’s bike -- 1) Jason Lamoreaux, 2:32:47; 2) Oliver Sternicki, 2:32:58; 3) Jamie Stull, 2:33:08.

Women’s bike --

1) Amber Stull, 3:05:52; 2) Sheryl Loan, 3:12:39; 3) Kristina Eaton, 3:19:19.

Men’s run -- 1) Keith Blanchette, 6:51:41.

Women’s run – 1) Kamie Miller, 5:22:27; 2) Caitlin Vandenberg, 5:34:28.

Men’s ski -- 1) Daniel Johnson, 6:21:37.