Jessie Holmes wins 2017 Kobuk 440

Sled dogs patiently waiting at the start of the Kobuk 440 in Kotzebue. (Photo: Francesca Fenzi)Jessie Holmes is the winner of the 2017 Kobuk 440. Holmes crossed the finish line yesterday morning at 1:51 a.m. with nine dogs.
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Last year’s champion, Nicolas Petit, took second place, arriving 32 minutes behind Holmes at 2:23 a.m. Sunday morning with seven dogs.
Wade Marrs finished in third place in his rookie run of the Kobuk 440, followed by Jason Mackey in fourth and Richie Diehl o