Iditarod
For its 49th running in March 2021, the Iditarod is developing a multi-tier COVID-19 mitigation plan to account for various permutations of the pandemic. The plan outlines specific safety protocols for different scenarios, contingency drills and rapid responsiveness with the goal of zero community transmission. The plan addresses every facet – from the race rookie …
Calling all educators, you are invited to apply for the 2022 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail. Applications are due December 1, 2020, so it’s not too late for you or someone you know to apply. Note: Some changes to the application have recently been made, but If you have begun the application process with the …
Technology in an Ecosystem that Demands Greater Access Sign up by September 30 – $100 After September 30 – $125 Can’t attend on these dates? No problem, a digital copy is available for $89. Register for the conference here. Schedule Friday, October 16 Iditarod EDU Fireside Chat 2 – 4 p.m. Alaska Time …
Iditarod Headquarters is now open 7-days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by and check out the beautiful cabins, gift shop, Iditarod memorabilia, and watch the Iditarod video. Store hours were temporarily suspended this spring, due to COVID-19. Iditarod HQ reopened its doors on May 29, with limited hours, and has taken …
The Iditarod is proud to announce that Jim Deprez will serve as the twenty-third Iditarod Teacher on the Trail. Jim is in his 15th year of teaching at elementary education. After growing up in central Massachusetts, he went to college in Ohio and pursued a career in teaching. Since then, Jim has taught grades 2, …
Jim Deprez of Ohio will serve as the twenty-third Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™. The program began back in 1999 when Andrea (Finney) Auf der Heyde convinced the Iditarod Trail Committee to put a teacher out on the trail to be a direct link between the race and classrooms around the world. As an Elementary …
Today, the Iditarod announced that 57 mushers have submitted their entries for the 49th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to be held in March of 2021. This number represents 17 more or a 42.5% higher number than was submitted at this time last year. In the spirit of social consciousness, the …
Update: RAFFLE SOLD OUT! Join us on The Iditarod Facebook Live for the Summer Raffle drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Alaska Time (6 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. MT, 9 p.m. ET, and 8 p.m. CT). Visit The Iditarod Facebook page and scroll down to our live video. If you miss the …
Wasilla, Alaska – Four Time Iditarod champion Martin Buser has been recognized by his peers for two very special awards; the Donlin Gold Sportsmanship award and $3,000, and the Iditarod’s Most Inspirational Musher Award which includes a paid entry fee for the 2021 Iditarod. Both awards are also accompanied by etched clear glass trophies. Donlin …
Due to COVID-19 the Iditarod was unable to hold the annual sign up picnic at Iditarod Headquarters. Mushers have the option to submit forms via online submission, email, postal mail, or fax. These options have been available in the past but this year we are missing the in person festivities and fun. Mushers interested …
