In 1972, the Chugiak Dog Mushers created the "Spring Classic," a late season race replacing the cancelled Ship Creek Classic. Over the past 50 years, this event has grown to become the club's premier event attracting top mushers around the world! 

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary
of the Eagle River Classic

1972-2022

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Thanks to Dixie Waddell for sharing the story behind the Eagle River Classic, CDMA's premier race
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2011, Wayne Curtis racing with his Siberian team on Beach Lake. Photo by Britt Coon

The Champions

1972-2021
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Race Volunteers, the true Champions. Photo by Britt Coon
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2014 Champion Ken Chezik. Photo by Britt Coon

Historical Slide show

Click on the "Play" button (top right) to view articles and race results from 1972 to 2010 - the button on the top left will pause the screen.  More recent race records can be found on our "Race Results" page.