2025 Gunflint Mail Run in pictures

The 2025 Gunflint Mail Run draws mushers and their dog teams from across the region. The Feb. 8 race began at 8 a.m. and is expected to last into the evening.

From the start of the race, to crossing the finish line, WTIP has race day photos! We’ll update this page throughout the day, so check back in to see the latest.

All photos by M Baxley and Liv Sulerud.

Pre Race Parking lot

a team prepares

mushers getting ready

who let the dogs out

Local Musher Matt Schmidt

Pre Race Parking Lot Dogs

Lead dogs at race start

Musher at start line

Spectators

Local resident watches the Start

Handler at race start

Pre Race Team

Start line excitement

Handler

Local Musher Erin Altemus

Local Musher Erin Altemus with spectators and volunteer

Photographer M Baxley after race start

Musher on Poplar Lake

Erin Altemus in the woods

Erin Altemus starting the race

Dog Team kicking up snow

Musher passing an island

Musher in the wide open lake

Erin Altemus approaching a checkpoint

Erin Altemus at the finish line (Chuck Olsen)

Matt Schmidt approaches the finish line (Chuck Olsen)

Blake Freking finishing the run (Lori Erickson)

Kirsten Wisniewski February 8, 2025