The Knik 200 Joe Redington Sr. Memorial Sled Dog Race was founded by Sally Welch of Eagle River Alaska in honor of the Father of the Iditarod Joe Redington Sr. This 200-mile competitive race is a valuable training opportunity for mushers and dog teams, as well as a qualifying race for Iditarod and Yukon Quest.

The race will begin 10:00a on Saturday, February 27, 2027 at Knik Lake. Mushers will travel from the start to the half way point at Yentna Station Roadhouse where they will take a 10 hour layover. They will return the next day along the same route to the finish line on Knik Lake.