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 injectable may be used in dogs participating in the Race. No other drugs or other artificial means may be used to drive a dog or cause a dog to perform or attempt to perform beyond its natural ability.”

As per disqualification, Robbins will be required to return all prize money to the Iditarod Trail Committee and Robbins will be considered as a rookie should he decide to run the Iditarod again. The Iditarod Trail Committee, Board of Directors and Qualifying Review Board will welcome Robbins application should he choose to run in future Iditarods.