The Taaqpak 120 is named in memory of Elmer Taaqpak Howarth Sr. and honors the work of the Howarth family who partnered with the Kobuk 440 Racing Association to host this race. Taaqpak was a dog musher himself. Over the years, members of the Howarth family have volunteered on the trail crew, served as timekeepers, run the checkpoint hospitality, and encouraged community members to join in.
Race route: To Be Determined
Rough schedule:
2021 Taaqpak 120 Results
1st place - #15 Dempsey Woods, into Kotzebue at 6:22AM
2nd place - #13 Kevin Hansen, into Kotzebue at 6:55AM
3rd place - #14 Jerry McCall, into Kotzebue at 8:12AM
Race route: To Be Determined
Rough schedule:
- Race start in Kotzebue at 12pm
- Mushers on trail to Noatak 12-6pm
- Rest in Noatak 6pm-12am
- Mushers on trail to Kotzebue 12am-6am.
2021 Taaqpak 120 Results
1st place - #15 Dempsey Woods, into Kotzebue at 6:22AM
2nd place - #13 Kevin Hansen, into Kotzebue at 6:55AM
3rd place - #14 Jerry McCall, into Kotzebue at 8:12AM