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Sixteen rookies earned their Iditarod finisher’s belt buckle in the 2016 Iditarod. Many of the veterans at the banquet in Nome were wearing belt buckles earned in their rookie run. Iditarod XLIV is in the history books now. Already mushers and race planners are looking forward to the 45th running of The Last Great Race® …
Good Morning, Mary Helwig arrived in Nome this morning as the Red Lantern winner. All the mushers have completed the race. It’s so exciting that they will all be able to attend the banquet tonight. Awards will be given out tonight at the banquet. I can’t wait to see who all the winners are. I …
Dear Fellow Educators, The race is nearing an end to a remarkable season. I have been hearing “tales” of fabulous feats, shorter running times, exceptional athleticism, heroic efforts, and unbelievable stamina on the part of mushers, dogs, veterinarians, volunteers, and community members at the checkpoints. There is a saying in education, “It takes a whole …
Hi Boys and Girls, By now, I’m sure you have seen that Ellen Halverson was withdrawn from the race. Some of you are asking what that means. Scratched: This is the most common why a musher leaves the race. It is a decision made by the musher and is usually made due to concern for …
Hi Boys and Girls, Happy Friday! What are your plans for the weekend? Hope you are doing something fun! There are 16 teams still out on the trail. It appears all teams will be in by the banquet on Sunday night. Let’s cheer on these teams. I’ll be watching until the last team is safely …
Top of the Morning to you, Happy St. Patricks Day! I’m going through my wardrobe this morning looking for something green to wear. My human says she may have a scarf I can wear. I’m so excited. I might even get some corned beef for dinner tonight. I’m still watching the race. I hope you …
Aliy Zirkle finished the 2017 Iditarod in 3rd place for the race and her husband Allan, who gives their younger dogs a first look at the trail, finished in 32nd place. Of course Aliy was at the burled arch to welcome Allen and the dogs. This was Allen’s finish but Aliy did answer one question …
Hi Boys and Girls, WOW! Has Nome ever been busy. 23 mushers have arrived in about 23 hours. Look at their times and see how close some of them were. This is was we call a race within a race. Congratulations to all the teams who have finished the race. Remember there’s still 40 teams …
Hi Boys and Girls, We have a winner! Congratulations to Dallas Seavey. Remember the race is not over. Most of the teams are still out on the trail working their way to Nome. It’s still a very exciting race with many teams due into Nome today. I can’t wait to watch all the teams cross …
Dallas Seavey crossed the finish line in Nome at 2:20am Alaska Time this morning in record time. He finished the 2016 Iditarod in 8 days 11 hours 20 minutes and 16 seconds. This is Dallas’ 4th win. Congratulations to Dallas and his team!!! Dallas – the 2016 Iditarod Champion.