Iditarod Race Coverage

Aliy Zirkle Races with Incredible Buddies

November 18, 2009 at 03:10 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist, Indiana Aliy Zirkle of Two Rivers, Alaska is no stranger to the Iditarod. The 2010 Iditarod will be Aliy’s tenth. When asked how racing has changed in 10 years Aliy replied, “Definitely the dogs have changed. Sadly, Alaskan huskies don’t live as long as mushers, so some of [...] Read More »

Sebastian Schnuelle: Thriving on a Challenge

November 3, 2009 at 05:48 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist, IN Adventure equals excitement for Sebastian Schnuelle of Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. For those of you new to following the Iditarod, Sebastian finished second in 2009, completing the race in 10 days 5 hours 5 minutes, finishing with 13 dogs. He has started and finished the Iditarod every year since 2005 [...] Read More »

2010 Idita-Rider Auction Set to Begin!

October 30, 2009 at 11:15 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

On November 1st 2009 The Iditarod Trail Committee will launch its 2010 Idita-Rider Auction on www.iditarodauction.com. Winning Idita-Riders have the opportunity to enjoy the first leg of IDITAROD XXXVIII (approximately 11 miles) from one of the very best vantage points in the race; right behind a team of Iditarod canine athletes! This year’s auction will include [...] Read More »

ATTENTION RACE FANS! Support Your Musher!

October 12, 2009 at 03:44 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

Do you have a favorite musher running a dog team to Nome in this year’s Iditarod? Let the musher know that you will be behind them all the way by purchasing your spot in the 2010 Official Iditarod Race Guide, and tell them so. Support Your Favorite Musher(PDF Document) Read More »

Fairbanks Mushing Symposium Kicks Off This Weekend!

October 8, 2009 at 08:40 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

The 2000 Fairbanks Mushing Symposium is a definite sign that the 2010 mushing season is underway throughout Alaska and the world. Click here to find out more about the symposium and the workshops that are being offered! Read More »

Iditarod Rookie Pat Moon

September 24, 2009 at 01:19 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist When I think of Pat Moon, two adjectives immediately come to mind-tenacity and invincible. Let me explain. Pat, a native of Chicago, Illinois, had had ulcerative colitis since the age of fifteen. This disease makes the person feel like their body is trying to reject the lower intestine. [...] Read More »

The Season’s Turning… Must be Iditarod Training time!

September 23, 2009 at 09:42 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

This is the time of year when one season begins to wane and another begins to bloom. It’s time to transform wondering into doing. That can only mean one thing; it’s Iditarod training season. It’s the time of year when Iditarod teams begin to get prepared to compete in the 2010 version “The Last Great [...] Read More »

Iditarod Rookie Michelle Phillips

September 21, 2009 at 01:20 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

By Joy Davis, Educational Journalist Michelle Phillips is no rookie when it comes to racing sled dogs. She has run the challenging Yukon Quest 5 times. In 2008 she finished in 4th place. This demonstrates that racing sled dogs is a sport where men and women compete equally. She has also been awarded [...] Read More »

2009 Iditarod Summer Raffle Winners Are Announced!

September 7, 2009 at 06:14 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

Two thousand Iditarod Trail Race Fans vied for the opportunity to win up to $95,500 in prizes including two brand new Dodge Ram pick up trucks from Anchorage Chrysler Dodge.The ten winners were announced at approximately 5 pm Alaska time on September 7th 2009 at the Alaska State Fair.The winners are as follows; Prize # Ticket # Winner Prize Donated By 1 0210 William [...] Read More »

THE 2010 SEPPALA HERITAGE GRANT RECIPIENT IS ANNOUNCED

August 6, 2009 at 02:19 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

THE IDITAROD TRAIL COMMITTEE is proud to announce that the 2010 Seppala Heritage Grant recipient is William “Middy” Johnson of Unalakleet Alaska. The Forty-three year old Johnson has extensive experience both as an Iditarod volunteer and dog handler for his brother Paul, who participated in the 1986 Iditarod. He also sports a long family history [...] Read More »

Iditarod Legend Dick Mackey to Appear at Iditarod Headquarters

July 15, 2009 at 08:14 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

(Wasilla Alaska, 15 July 2009) In 1978, Dick Mackey won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by one second. Mackey (wearing bib #13) Collapsed on his sled after sprinting to the finish line defeating Rick Swenson. The race down Front Street remains the closest finish in the history of “The Last Great Race on Earth.” Mackey [...] Read More »

Iditarod Musher Sue Allen on Teaching Kids Through “The Last Great Race”

July 7, 2009 at 03:03 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

Sue Allen knows a lot about teaching young people. She teaches physical education at Wasilla High School. She’s also a strong proponent for taking the teachable moments she’s learned on the trail and turning them into learning opportunities in the classroom. Click here for more! Read More »

A Very Special Message From a 2008 Iditarod Rookie

July 7, 2009 at 11:04 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

On March 1st 2008, Tennessee National Guardsman Rodney D. Whaley began his dream to run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Whaley made it to Cripple Checkpoint before finally having to scratch.Today, Rodney is busy serving his state and his country with fellow guardsman in the Middle East. He wrote this letter about [...] Read More »

2009 Iditarod Picnic Draws Both Mushers and Volunteers

June 28, 2009 at 10:25 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race first day sign ups began at 9:30 am Alaska time at the Iditarod Trail Committee Headquarters. By the end of the first draw deadline (3:30 pm Alaska Time) sixty mushers had signed up. Four time Iditarod Champions Jeff King and Martin Buser joined three time Iditarod Champion (2007,2008,2009) [...] Read More »

2010 Musher Sign ups Reach 60!

June 28, 2009 at 10:19 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

For more information on the 2010 field, click here! Read More »

2009 Volunteer Picnic Begins Saturday, June 27th

June 26, 2009 at 08:36 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

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PLEASE READ: 2010 IDITAROD TRAIL SLED DOG RACE ENTRY INFORMATION

June 12, 2009 at 08:17 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

The Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC) Board of Directors met on May 29th 2009 and made the following decisions about the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race: The entry fee for 2010 remains at $4,000. Change the 2010 sign-up day procedure. There are two pools. If a musher signs up on the 27thof June [...] Read More »

2009 IDITAROD INSIDER DOCUMENTARY “NATURE’S FURY” PREMIERES ON KAKM!

June 2, 2009 at 03:46 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009, 2009 Iditarod Insider documentary “Nature’s Fury” will air for the very first time on Public Television Channel 7 (KAKM) at 7pm Alaska Daylight Savings Time. The documentary highlights some of the most awe inspiring footage ever taken on the Iditarod Trail. Tune in at 7pm Wednesday, June 3rd for [...] Read More »

Iditarod Insider Three-Peats!

June 2, 2009 at 03:39 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

On Saturday, May 30, 2009, The Iditarod Trail Committee was awarded an EMMY from the Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its documentary “IDITAROD 2008: Déjà Vu“. “Déjà Vu” is a 90 minute long form documentary produced by the Iditarod Insider and is the Iditarod Trail Committee’s third award in [...] Read More »

17th Annual Iditarod Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon Set

May 17, 2009 at 06:34 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

WASILLA, ALASKA – (May 17, 2009) On May 19, 2009, (at 12 noon Alaska Time) the Millennium Alaskan Hotel (Official Hotel of “The Last Great Race”) will host the 17th annual Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon. 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion Lance Mackey will be the keynote speaker. The sponsorship family of the Iditarod Trail Sled [...] Read More »