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IDITAROD 40 Post Race e-Runner NOW Available! – CHECK IT OUT!

Check out the Iditarod 40 Post Race e-Runner online!  It is 17 pages full of great stories, photos and more.  Relive your favorite moments and learn some new tidbits from the trail. Iditarod 40 Post Race e-Runner

2013 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail Announced!

Linda Fenton, Waupaca, Wisconsin, has been selected as the 2013 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™.  Linda is the 15th Teacher on the Trail™ to join this program that began in 1999. Currently teaching 3rd grade at the Waupaca Learning Center, Linda has been using the Iditarod in the classroom as a teaching tool for the …

WINTER RAFFLE WINNERS – NO FOOLIN’

And the winner is (drum roll, please): Drawing takes place starting with prize #20 and working toward #1 20.  2012 Dodge Ram 4×4 Pickup Truck ($39,000 – Anchorage Chrysler Dodge Jeep) – #1448 – Scott Janssen, Anchorage, AK 19.  Stihl Chain Saw & Accessories ($500 – Jackovich Industrial Supply) – #0688 – Loren Smith, North …

Jan Steves Last Into Nome – Red Lantern Winner – Iditarod XL Officially Concludes!

Nome, Alaska – Monday, March 19, 2012 – The 2012 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race officially ended at 02:57 Alaska Time when Rookie Musher Jan Steves (Bib #40) from Edmonds, WA made her way under the Burled Arch on Front Street in Nome, Alaska with 9 dogs on her team. The 55 year old musher …

Iditarod XL Special Awards Given at the Finisher’s Banquet in Nome!

Pen Air Spirit of Alaska Award – Aliy Zirkle   GCI Dorothy G. Page Halfway Award – Jim Lanier   Wells Fargo Bank Alaska Gold Coast Award  – Aliy Zirkle   Nome Kennel Club Fastest Time from Safety to Nome Award  – Mike Williams, Jr.   Horizon Lines Most Improved Musher Award   – Rohn Buser   …

Michael Suprenant Scratches in Unalakleet

Nome, Alaska – Wednesday, March 14, 2012 – Veteran Iditarod musher Michael Suprenant (Bib# 13) of Chugiak, Alaska scratched in Unalakleet at 08:20 Alaska Time.  Suprenant made the decision to scratch for the best interest of his team.  He had 9 dogs on his team when he made the decision.   

Kirk Barnum Scratches in Kaltag

Nome, Alaska – Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – Veteran Iditarod musher Kirk Barnum (Bib# 47) of Grangeville, Idaho scratched in Kaltag at 14:30 Alaska Time.  Barnum made the decision to scratch because his team wasn’t enjoying the trip and therefore decided to end his race in the best interest of his team.  He had 10 …

DALLAS SEAVEY FIRST INTO NOME – YOUNGEST TO WIN!

Nome, Alaska – Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – IDITAROD XL Musher Dallas Seavey (Bib # 34) arrived in Nome, Alaska and crossed under the burled arch at 19:29 Alaska Time with 9 dogs on his team claiming his first Iditarod Championship. Thousands of fans lined the street to greet the youngest person to have ever …

Tom Thurston Scratches in Unalakleet

Nome, Alaska – Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – Veteran Iditarod musher Tom Thurston (Bib# 5) of Oak Creek, Colorado scratched in Unalakleet at 14:37 Alaska Time.  Thurston made the decision due to concern for his dogs.  He had 8 dogs on his team when he made the decision. 

Gerry Willomitzer Scratches in Unalakleet

Nome, Alaska – Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – Veteran Iditarod musher Gerry Willomitzer (Bib# 23) of Whitehorse, YT, Canada scratched in Unalakleet at 08:55 Alaska Time.  Willomitzer made the decision to scratch because his team wasn’t enjoying the trip. Therefore, he decided to end his 2012 Iditarod attempt in the best interest of his team.  …