Checkpoint

McGrath

Checkpoint: McGrath

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Location: 62.9532, -155.5959

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Population 310 -- Located near the confluence of the Kuskokwim and Takotna Rivers, this thriving community has two stores, a bar, and a restaurant. The checkpoint is at the Cap'n Snow Center and a city webcam is available for viewing at cityofmcgrath.org. Highlights of Iditarod week in McGrath are the annual fundraiser dinner for the McGrath Museum and the riotous fund-raiser auction for KSKO public radio. McGrath is the last chance to buy aviation gas, except at Galena, until you reach the coast at Unalakleet. Lodging is also available with advance booking. Iditarod sponsor, PenAir awarded their first “Spirit of the Iditarod” award to the first musher into McGrath in 2001.



Year Race Route Checkpoint Number Miles into race
2024 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2023 South 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2022 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2021 South 8 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2021 South 12 — View Checkpoint Standings 553
2020 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2019 South 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2018 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2016 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2014 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2013 South 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2012 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 311
2011 South 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 401
2010 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 401
2009 South 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 401
2008 South 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 401
2007 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 400
2006 South 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 413
2005 North View Checkpoint Standings 413
2004 South View Checkpoint Standings 364
2002 South 11 — View Checkpoint Standings 413
2001 North 10 — View Checkpoint Standings 413
2000 South 11 — View Checkpoint Standings 413
1999 North 11 — View Checkpoint Standings 413
1998 South 11 — View Checkpoint Standings 413
1997 North 11 — View Checkpoint Standings 413
1981 North 11 — View Checkpoint Standings 413