The Taaqpak 120 is a 120-mile sled dog race from Kotzebue to Noatak and back. This annual race, which features mostly local mushers, is named in honor of dog musher Elmer Taaqpak Howarth, Sr. and acknowledges the volunteer work of the Howarth family. The Howarths have partnered with the Kobuk 440 Racing Association to host the Taaqpak 120 race receive mushers at the turnaround checkpoint in Noatak for many years. Members of the Howarth family have volunteered on the trail crew, served as timekeepers, run the hospitality room, and encouraged other community members to join in helping operate the race.
The 2024 race will be held Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00am, starting and finishing on Front Street in Kotzebue. There will be an $8500 purse. There will be a pre-race meeting, and bib drawing Friday, March 1st at 6:00pm, and a post-racing meeting and award ceremony March 3rd at 6:00pm. The latest information will be posted on our Facebook page. Questions? Email [email protected].
The 2024 race will be held Saturday, March 2nd at 10:00am, starting and finishing on Front Street in Kotzebue. There will be an $8500 purse. There will be a pre-race meeting, and bib drawing Friday, March 1st at 6:00pm, and a post-racing meeting and award ceremony March 3rd at 6:00pm. The latest information will be posted on our Facebook page. Questions? Email [email protected].
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