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Reliving the Ceremonial Start as an IditaRider

For Iditarod fans everywhere, the first Saturday of March always carries with it a feeling of excitement and joy because it traditionally denotes the unofficial start of the Last Great Race on Earth®. It is certainly evident that the COVID-19 Pandemic has significantly impacted society and the world in a multitude of ways, and the …

Meet the IditaRiders for the 2020 Iditarod

When the 2020 Iditarod starts on Saturday, March 7, each sled leaving the starting line will have an IditaRider in the basket.  These rides were purchased as a part of our IditaRider auction.  You can learn more about the auction by clicking here. The race bibs that the mushers will be wearing during the Ceremonial …

A Message to All 2020 IditaRiders

Hello IditaRiders! You will soon be headed down the trail for an 11 mile ride at the Start of the 2020 Iditarod on Saturday, March 7.  Congratulations on being a 2020 IditaRider!   First, a big thank you to all bidders who participated in this year’s auction. Your donation to the race is very important!  …

What is an Iditarider?

Listen to these two Iditarider veterans to find out what it’s like to ride in the sled of your favorite musher.

A Message to 2019 IditaRiders

Hello IditaRiders! You will soon be headed down the trail for an 11 mile ride at the Start of the 2019 Iditarod on Saturday, March 2.  Get Ready for your ride!     First, a big thank you to all bidders who participated in this year’s auction. ur donation to the race is very important!  …

Richie Diehl Meets Wishing Star Iditarider

Richie Diehl eats lunch with his Iditarider Michael Thursday. Michael is a Make A Wish child who’s wish was to mush with Richie Diehl.

Meet the 2018 IditaRiders!

Wondering who the lucky person in the sled of your favorite musher is? Meet the 2018 IditaRiders here! They are in the final countdown to their amazing ride at the start of the 2018 Iditarod! Be sure to cheer them and their teams on as the hit the trail! IditaRider All About… Riding With… Monika …

What the Day Like for an Iditarider

Sarah Kimball, a veteran Iditarider, explains what the ceremonial start is like. This is Sarah’s fourth time as an Iditarider, and she is riding with Charlie Benja for the second straight year.

Meet the 2017 IditaRiders!

Our 2017 IditaRiders are ready to launch their ride of a lifetime as they take off down Fourth Avenue for the Ceremonial Start on March 4th. You can learn all about them here as you prepare to cheer them on as they hop into the sled behind a team of charging huskies! Keep checking back …

IditaRiders! Get Ready for Your Ride!

Hello IditaRiders! You will soon be headed down the trail for an 11 mile ride at the Start of the 2017 Iditarod!  Get Ready for your ride! Congratulations to the bidders and welcome to the 2017 IditaRider Adventure!   IditaRider Coordinator, Kerry Quade, will be coordinating your ride and week’s events.  Please watch for email and …