Author: Diane Johnson (353 posts)


Meet the 2016 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™ – Laura Wright

Laura Wright, Austin Texas has been selected as the 2016 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™. Laura is a third grade teacher at Eanes Elementary School.  Laura incorporates Iditarod themed lessons into all areas of her curriculum including math, art, and science, with a strong technology piece that allows students to share their learning. Laura was …

Home at Last! Sarabi is Back with Laura Allaway

After nearly a month on the run, Sarabi, a sled dog from Laura Allaway’s 2015 Iditarod team, has been found and reunited with the rest of the team. Laura, who was out of state and looking forward to seeing Sarabi on Tuesday, April 28th, was beyond happiness with the good news! Due to a sore …

2015 Winter Raffle Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 Winter Raffle.  Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets.  We appreciate your support in helping to stage “The Last Great Race on Earth®”. Press Release Winter Raffle Winners 2015 2015 Winter Raffle Prizes Prize 1: 2015 Dodge Ram 4×4 Quad Cab  – Mariah Utuga, Anchorage, AK Prize …

Mike Santos Arrives in Nome

Mike was greeted by his wife and their two year old, plus race officials and fans.  Mike was asked if he’d race Iditarod again.  He replied, his family was on his mind when he went to sleep…  and when he drove the dog team, he was always thinking about what he’d do different next year.

Got up early to watch Fiedler, Harper, and A. Moore arrive beneath the Burled Arch

11 degrees, Fiedler and Harper in the chute…  a few minutes later, Allen Moore.  3 more off the trail and 20 some yet to arrive…

This just heard beneath the burled arch in Nome

When Curt Perano arrived in Nome early Friday morning, among those greeting him were his wife and young son, Wyatt.  It was the sweetest moment when father and son came near to each other.  Wyatt looked up at his father and said, “Are you done?”

DeeDee is in Nome

Set the alarm, got up, bundled up, and saw DeeDee arrive in Nome.  Welcome to Nome, DeeDee.

Giving a big shout out of thanks to all of our volunteers!

Our volunteers stay up late and work all day….   They do countless tasks to help stage the race from Anchorage to Nome.  Thanks, volunteers!

Buser and Baker… to the finish line

Martin Busher and John Baker have arrived in Nome.  Welcome to the finish line!

Two Sirens have just sounded within minutes of each other

Two more mushers are heading into the chute….  It is 1:30 AM.