Author: Erin McLarnon (44 posts)


Ed Stielstra Scratches at Campbell Airstrip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ED STIELSTRA SCRATCHES AT CAMPBELL AIRSTRIP   Anchorage, Alaska – Saturday, March 2, 2013 – Veteran Iditarod musher Ed Stielstra (Bib# 41) of McMillian, Michigan scratched at Campbell Airstrip in Anchorage after the Ceremonial Start.  Stielstra made the decision to scratch in late February after an accident while training his dog team, …

2013 Iditarod Start Order

Here is your starting order for IDITAROD XLI:   1 Jan Newton – 2013 Honorary Musher 2 Martin Buser 3 Scott Janssen 4 Jodi Bailey 5 Lance Mackey 6 Ken Anderson 7 Michelle Phillips 8 Newton Marshall 9 Kelley Griffin 10 Peter Kaiser 11 Paul Gebhardt 12 Jason Mackey, Sr. 13 John Baker 14 Paige …

Donlin Gold Extends Commitment to Iditarod!

“Donlin Gold is proud to be a sponsor of The Last Great Race, which recognizes Alaska’s historical and cultural values,” said Stan Foo, General Manager.  “The connection between mining and mushing dates back to the early 1900’s,” he added. 2013 IDITAROD PRESS RELEASE – DONLIN GOLD EXTENDS COMMITMENT TO IDITAROD    

MUSH to the MILLENNIUM Event!

Come show your support for the students, the Millennium Alaskan Hotel and the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race!   2013 IDITAROD PRESS RELEASE – MUSH TO THE MILLENNIUM EVENT

2013 Iditarod has NOT been cancelled or postponed!

Rumors that the 2013 Iditarod has been postponed or cancelled are not true.  While we have had minimal snow in areas around Alaska, conditions are improving, and we do not anticipate it affecting our race. The Rondy Sled Dog Race is scheduled to take place in Anchorage from February 22-24 and will reportedly be making a decision about their …

Attend the Millenium Alaskan Fun-Raiser for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race!

IditaRider Musher Auction Coming to a CLOSE THIS FRIDAY!

IditaRider Musher Auction is coming to a close this Friday, January 18th, beginning at noon AST.  Don’t miss your chance! Now is the time to start your bidding process as all available sleds have bids. Iditarod Trail Committee is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, which makes a portion of your purchase tax deductible. Questions: e-mail: …

Iditarod e-Runner Dedicated to Our Fans Available NOW!

Check out the latest edition of the e-Runner!  16-pages of stories and photos submitted by our Fans as well as other Iditarod News! 2012 December Fan Edition e-Runner to download the PDF version (it is a large document, so it could take a bit to download.) You can also read the Issuu “book style” e-Runner by …

2013 IditaRider Musher Auction Update #5:

Anna Berington’s sled SOLD today with a locked bid!  Don’t miss your opportunity to be an IditaRider for the first 11 miles of the Ceremonial Start in Anchorage!  To bid go to:  www.iditarodauction.com  

2013 IditaRider Musher Auction Update #4:

John Baker’s sled SOLD with a locked bid from ASRC!  Don’t miss your opportunity to be an IditaRider for the first 11 miles of the Ceremonial Start in Anchorage!  Go to: www.iditarodauction.com