Amy Malo leads in Big Piney Stage Stop leg
February 5, 2026
The 2026 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race continued February 2nd in Big Piney, Wyoming, where mushers and their dog teams raced 30.5 miles on groomed trails through the Bridger-Teton National Forest, starting from the Middle Piney trailhead.
Defending Stage Stop Champion Anny Malo claimed the Big Piney stage victory, edging fellow Stage Stop Champion Remy Coste by just 17 seconds with a winning time of 1:56:30. With the narrow win, Malo retains the overall race lead and will wear the yellow bib for Stage 4, also in Big Piney. Trail conditions remained favorable throughout the day.
"Stage 3 is always a turning point teams are settling into rhythm, the standings are tightening up, and with four stages still ahead, anything can happen." Dan Carter, Race Director
FEBRUARY 3 STAGE:
Stage 4: Big Piney/Marbleton, Wyoming
Start Time: 9:00 am
Distance: 30.5 miles
Best Viewing Area: Middle Piney trailhead off road 350, 20 miles from town.
Stage 3 Big Piney/Marbleton, Wyoming | 30.5 miles | Weather: 27 F. / Mostly Sunny
Stage Winner: Anny Malo 01:56:30
Overall Leader: Anny Malo 06:16:37
Big Story: Anny Malo, 6-time Stage Stop champion, holds lead and wins stage by 17 seconds
STAGE #3 RESULTS (Top 5)
1. Anny Malo 1:56:30
2. Remy Coste 1:56:47
3. Bruce Magnusson 2:02:52
4. Stιphane Roy 2:06:34
5. Ryan Beaber 2:07:46
OVERALL CUMMULATIVE STANDINGS (Top 5)
1. Anny Malo 6:16:37
2. Remy Coste 6:19:33
3. Bruce Magnusson 6:27:39
4. Stιphane Roy 6:44:55
5. Alix Crittenden 6:45:33
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