Iditarod Race Coverage

CITY OF NOME MAKES SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN SUPPORT TO IDITAROD

January 14, 2010 at 09:05 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

The Iditarod Trail Committee got more good financial news on January 12th, 2010 as it learned that the City of Nome increased its cash contribution for the 2010 race to $50,000.00. The City contributes significant in-kind services in support of the race as well. “The Iditarod is an important celebration of Alaskan life. But it’s also [...] Read More »

4 TIME IDITAROD CHAMP JEFF KING MAKES GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION TO IDITAROD

January 4, 2010 at 10:37 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

Wasilla, Alaska – January 4, 2010 – While the Iditarod Trail Committee has experienced significant revenue losses over the past 12 months, it got some great news today from one of its very own. Four-time Iditarod Champion, Jeff King, from Denali Park made a donation of $50,000.00. The funds will be added to the purse. “This [...] Read More »

IDITAROD EXPERIENCES SIGNIFICANT LOSSES IN FUNDING

December 14, 2009 at 11:55 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

Anchorage, Alaska – December 5, 2009 – In another reflection of our economic times, during the past 12 months the Iditarod Trail Committee has experienced a loss in funding of nearly $1 million dollars. In late 2008, one media partnership and one significant reduction in sponsorship totaling $485,000 impacted the race. The top thirty finishers in [...] Read More »

Journey the Trail with the Trail Sweeps

December 11, 2009 at 07:24 AM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

You have seen the Iditarod Trail in photographs and video. You have read about the wind in Shaktoolik or longed to see the northern lights. The stories from the trail, the photos, and the video are not enough for you because you want the real adventure. Experience the race first hand while driving a snowmachine and [...] Read More »

2010 Iditarod Field Now at 75

December 2, 2009 at 05:52 PM Alaska Time by Iditarod Staff

Wasilla, ALASKA (December 2, 2009) -The Iditarod Trail Committee announced today that 75 mushers have officially entered to run the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. There is the possibility that the number of entrants may grow. Applications that are postmarked before midnight November 30th will be accepted. This year’s field of entrants includes 5 time [...] Read More »

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 IditaRider 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 IditaRider Auction on www.iditarodauction.com. Winning IditaRiders 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 »