It is with great sadness that we announce that the Iditarod’s Head Veterinarian, Dr. Stuart Nelson, passed away earlier this week in Idaho. Dr. Stu Nelson, Jr. has been a part of the Iditarod Family and an integral part of The Last Great Race® for 38 years and will be missed tremendously. We encourage …
The Iditarod announced today that they have formed a partnership with the Alaska SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Starting on October 1, 2024, 10% of all proceeds from the Iditarod Lotto will be donated to the Alaska SPCA to help towards their mission of promoting animal welfare in the state …
As of September 10, 2024, the Iditarod has announced that, due to violation of Rule 39, Joshua Robbins’ 27th place finish during the 2024 Iditarod will be vacated. Rule 39 states, “No oral or topical drug which may suppress the signs of illness or injury may be used on a dog. No …
What’s the IAF All About? Watch to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL_KHOqPmSc In the heart of Alaska, where the wild stretches far beyond the reach of the ordinary, lies a testament to endurance, courage, and the unbreakable bond between human and dog. This is the Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, tracing a century-old route …
The 2024 Iditarod Summer Raffle drawing took place at 5:00 p.m. yesterday at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer, Alaska. Thirty of you lucky raffle ticket holders now share $147,050 in cash prizes which consist of twenty-seven (27) $1,000 prizes, two (2) $10,000 prizes and one (1) $100,050 grand prize. The success …
We are thrilled to unveil this new fundraising initiative in the conjunction the construction of a new Finish Arch which will make its debut for the the 2025 Iditarod. Renowned musher Ramey Smyth, a 27-time Iditarod competitor with 12 Top 10 finishes, will be crafting the new Burled Arch that will grace the finish line of …
As of 2:30 p.m. today, 24 mushers have submitted their entries for the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, scheduled to start in Anchorage on Saturday, March 1, 2025 with the official Restart taking place the following day in Willow. The Iditarod is kicking off its 53rd year with an incredibly strong group …
The 2nd Annual Iditarod Art Contest is now open! We encourage artists from around the world to submit their entries for the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. We are looking for more designs from our talented Iditarod Nation to add to the 2025 collection and we can’t wait to start seeing the submissions …
The Iditarod Trail Committee regrets to share the passing of Iditarod veteran Rick Mackey earlier this week after his almost two year battle with cancer. Mackey participated in The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race™ across four decades, competing a total of 22 races and finishing 20. His impressive record includes 12 Top 10 …
“I was honored to be contacted regarding the rebuilding of the Historic Iditarod Arch that is emblematic of teamwork between supporters, mushers, dogs, villages, and all Alaskans. The arch symbolizes teamwork, dreams, sacrifices, challenges on a trail of hardships, storms, sweat, and tears,” Ramey told Mushing Magazine earlier today. We are excited to …
