As of Wednesday, October 26, 2022, Rookie musher, Jaye Foucher of Wentworth, New Hampshire, has withdrawn from the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
UPDATE FROM THE IDITAROD REGARDING COVID VACCINATIONS FOR THE 2023 IDITAROD TRAIL SLED DOG RACE While the Iditarod continues to recommend Covid vaccinations for our entire community, we will not be mandating vaccinations for Iditarod mushers, staff or volunteers for the 2023 race. With regard to testing protocols, we are evaluating needs in …
The Iditarod welcomed a new competitor to the 2023 Iditarod Race over this last week, adding to a great field of competitors. Veteran Musher Joanna Jagow of Two Rivers, Alaska competed her Rookie year in the 2021 Iditarod (the year of the Gold Trail Loop) and placed 29th overall. The Iditarod Trail Committee …
On Friday, September 16, 2022, many Western coastal villages were severely impacted by a massive storm that was formed from the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. In parts of this 1,000 mile coastal stretch, water levels rose to varying levels with the highest rise being 18 feet above the normal tide line. The highest winds …
The Iditarod welcomed 3 new competitors to the 2023 Iditarod field over this last week, adding to a great field of competitors. Rookie Iditarod Musher, Bailey Vitello, from Milan, New Hampshire is the 23rd musher to sign up for the 2023 Race. Vitello is a second generation musher and has competed across the …
We at Iditarod Nation are mourning the loss of 4-time Iditarod Champion, Lance Mackey. Lance passed away late in the evening of September 7, 2022 after a 20+ year battle of cancer. Lance embodied the Spirit of the Race, the tenacity of an Alaskan musher, displayed the ultimate show of perseverance and was loved …
The ITC would like to express our extreme gratitude to each ticket buyer and race supporter. Raffles, auctions and fundraising are vital to keeping The Last Great Race alive and running strong. It couldn’t happen without your support and we are grateful for each and every one of you! Your raffle ticket purchase perpetuates Joe …
The Iditarod sure has some amazing supporters, and David Pike is absolutely one of them. In 2021, the Pike Dog Wellness First Initiative provided a $500 veterinary bill reimbursement to the first 25 teams to sign up for the Iditarod in the Covid challenged 2021 and 2022 races. For the 2023 Race, Pike Legal Group is …
After nearly 3 months and almost 150 miles covered since his escape from the Ruby checkpoint, the ITC is elated to announce that Leon has been found and is safely in the custody of his owner, Sebastien Dos Santos Borges. On May 31, 2022, Race Director/Marshall, Mark Nordman was notified by locals in McGrath …
The following decision is issued by the Appeals Board (Board) appointed by the President of the Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC), Michael Mills, pursuant to Rule 37 of the Official Rules of the Iditarod International Sled Dog Race (Iditarod). The Board respects the judgment call made by Ms. Porsild and Ms. Phillips to shelter their …
