Iditarod
The Iditarod announced today that the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union will be joining the Sponsorship Family as a Wheel Dog sponsor. The Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union (MVFCU) has been serving the Valley since its first location opened in 1948. MVFCU believes that their members are a family and that “together we can …
Today on February 19, 2024, the ITC Board convened an emergency meeting. The Board voted, pursuant to Rule 53, to disqualify Eddie Burke, Jr. from competing in the 2024 Iditarod. This decision does not affect Mr. Burke’s ability to apply to compete in future Iditarods.
Following the race is exciting for students. To keep track of musher progress and other data during the race as mushers travel from checkpoint to checkpoint, use one of our sample tracking forms that are listed on this page or create a chart to gather the data you want students to collect. During odd numbered …
The Iditarod is happy to announce that the Blood Bank of Alaska will be continuing their support of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. The Blood Bank of Alaska is celebrating over 60 years of helping Alaskans across the state, connecting Alaskan blood types to Alaskan recipients in need. From the original 682 units …
The Iditarod announced today that the United States Army will be joining as a partner in the 52nd running of The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. While the Iditarod has been inspiring Alaskans since 1973, the history of The United States Army has served Alaska since the state first became U.S. soil in 1867. …
A milestone in Alaska aviation was reached tonight as Ed Kornfiled received two prestigious awards. Awarded by the FAA, Kornfield received both the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award. Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award is the most prestigious award that can be presented to a Part 61 pilot. It …
Rookie Iditarod Musher, Jacob Witkop, announced today that he has made the decision to withdraw from the 2024 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. The Iditarod Trail Committee wishes Jacob all of the best and we hope to see him and his team on the trail in the future.
The Iditarod announced today that the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) will be a partner for the 2024 world-famous Iditarod, with support from the University of Alaska, the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, and the Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development. ACPE provides education and career funding solutions. These solutions …
Veteran Iditarod musher, Rob Cooke, announced today that he has made the decision to withdraw from the 2024 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race®. The Iditarod Trail Committee will miss watching Rob on the trail this year and look forward to seeing him compete in Iditarod 2025.
Veteran Iditarod musher Josh McNeal has announced that he will be withdrawing from the 2024 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® due to a torn labrum. “Thankfully the tear is relatively small, and should hopefully heal with time and physical therapy. However, given the current state of pain, and the possibility of damaging it further… …
