2nd Annual LC State Idita-Walk Challenge

Teams of four LC State employees will race to outpace the Iditarod sled dogs to Nome by earning miles through various wellness activities. Every healthy habit gets you closer to the finish line.

The challenge runs from March 3, 2025 - March 14, 2025.

Black - Lead Sled Dog Team

Orange - Fred and The Flinstones

  • Amanda Greco
  • Provost Fred Chilson
  • Vikki Swift-Raymond
  • Lindsey Hight

Green - Chips and Walkamolie

  • Tiffany Pilon
  • Megan Spence
  • Sheila Frei
  • Jenny James

White - Arctic Penguins

  • Beverly Kloepfer
  • Trent Morgan
  • Chelsea Cronin
  • Dallas Smith

Purple - The Blister Sisters

  • Alexandria Scalise
  • Josie Hafer
  • Mercedes Pearson
  • Makenzie Hollingsworth

Blue - The Pace Cadets

  • Jennifer Uptmor
  • Nikki Vandermeer
  • Nina Peterson
  • Jordan Elben

Yellow - The PAWfessionals

  • Katie O'Shaugnessy
  • David Walker
  • Glory Deniston
  • Mylynda Hoch

Red - The Math Mushers

  • Donna Callahan
  • Kacey Diemert
  • Ruthie Gage
  • Becky Parks

Lime Green - The Mush Masters

  • Tate Smith
  • Soo Lee Bruce-Smith
  • Andrea Baldus
  • Rachel Peasley

Mint - The Educators on the Move

  • Magen Goforth
  • Rodney Farrington
  • Mickey Kelton
  • Jamie Newell
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53rd Iditarod Winner: Jessie Holmes

2nd Annual LC State Idita-Walk Challenge Winning Team: The Pace Cadets

RankingTeam NameTeam ColorCurrent Total Miles
2The Math MushersRed1890
3The Blister SistersPurple1620
4The Educators on the MoveMint1590.5
5Fred and The FlinstonesOrange1497
6The Arctic PenguinsWhite1420
7Chips and WalkamolieGreen1247.5
8The Mush MastersLime Green1225
9The PAWfessionalsYellow1197.5

  • Steps:
    • 10,000+ Steps = 20 Miles
    • 6,000 – 9,999 Steps = 15 Miles
    • 4,000 – 5,999 Steps = 10 Miles
    • 2,000 – 3,999 Steps = 5 Miles
    • >2,000 Steps = 0 Miles
  • Intentional 30 Minute Workout (i.e. elevated heart rate and increased effort – jog, lifting weights, etc) = 5 Miles (UNLIMITED)
  • Attend a Warrior Wellness Walk on 3/4 and/or 3/13 = 5 Miles
  • Beat the lead sled dog team to the Kaltag-1 checkpoint (456 miles) = 10 Miles
  • Beat the lead sled dog team to the Unalakleet checkpoint (866 miles) = 10 Miles
  • Drink 64 oz. of water per day = 5 miles
  • Certificate signing - Stop into the HR Office to sign the thank you certificate for our sponsors! This can be done once per team member over the second week of the race = 5 Miles per team member

 

Thank you to our major sponsor: Smart Fitness and Silvercreek Realty, Team B.M.C.

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