Two Rivers 50/20, March 4

By Jim Logan

Saturday, March 4, in near perfect conditions, the Seventh Annual Two Rivers 50 mile race started in downtown Fairbanks on the Chena River. The racecourse followed the Chena river for 15 miles, then jumped to the Quest trail for 15 miles to the Two Rivers Lodge. After a mandatory 15-minute rest, the teams weaved a 20 mile loop including going up and over Jenny M Hill, and finished back at the Two Rivers Lodge. Bill Berkhahn of led the racers after 30 miles, closely followed by Chris Terzi, (1 minute 6 second behind), and Andy Elsberg (1 minute 47 seconds behind). On the 20 mile loop, Andy steadily pulled away from the competition to post a new course record at 4:01:17. Bill also broke the previous course record by 21 seconds, finishing second in 4:16:29. Chris placed a strong third at 4:24:44

Lubos Seidl, visiting Two Rivers from the Czech Republic, won the 20 mile race in a record time of 1:33:56. Shannon Brockman finished second in 1:37:48 and Rocky Demers third in 1:38.37

A huge thank you to all sponsors and volunteers!

Sponsors: Alaska Feed Company, Apocalypse Design Inc., Beaver Sports, Mountain Sports, Two Rivers Lodge, and Williams Alaska Petroleum.

Volunteers: Trail marker set up and post race pick up - Tanya Sclentner, Roger Siglin, Sarka Meyer, and Chris DuBois. Race Day help - Tom McGrane, Jim Herriges, Lisa Stuby, Chris DuBois, Wendy Elsner, Ken Klopf, and Race Marshal-Brian Lawson. Vet Check - Carol Stewart. Awards - Ken Severin.

Thanks a million! Could not have done it without you.

50 mile:
1) Andy Elsberg, Fairbanks, AK, (Skidder, Dot,Cheyenne), 4:01:17; 2) Bill Berkhahn, Soldotna, AK, (Aider, Nellie, Bandit), 4:16:29; 3) Chris Terzi, Ester, AK, (Monkey, Parmalee, Scorch), 4:24:44; 4) Maggie Hallam, Fairbanks, AK, (Manley, Spot,Cisco), 4:28:31; 5) Charlene Mason, Kasilof, AK, (Triumph, Glenn), 4:46:35; 6) Ken Severin, Fairbanks, AK, (Lucky,Larry,Zipper), 6:10:03.

20 miles, 3 dogs:
1) Shannon Brockman, Fairbanks, AK, (Lena, Smiley, Snow), 1:37:48; 2) Rocky Demers, Fairbanks, AK, (Mohawk, Paiute, Trouble), 1:38:37; Alex Chudyk, scratch.

20 miles, 2 dogs:
1) Lubos Seidl, Czechoslavakia/Two Rivers, AK, (Eyes, Gith), 1:33:56; 2) Sarka Meyer, Two Rivers, AK, (Cassidy, Lucy), 1:38:51; 3) Mike Emers, Ester, AK, (Sally-Ann, Bandit) 1:49:40; 4) Eric Breitenberger, Fairbanks, AK, (Suka, Brio), 1:50:50; 5) Dan Glass, Fairbanks, AK, (Brooks, Ellie), 2:44:00.

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