Iditarod, sled dog racing

The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer than ever. Here’s a look at Iditarod, by the numbers
Thanks to a lack of snow, this year’s edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race needed a new route across the Alaska wilderness. The course change adds more than 100 mile.
Animal abuse allegations spark movement to end Iditarod sled dog race
The Iditarod is a 1,000-mile race held annually in Alaska. Many argue that the race, which starts this weekend, is a form of animal abuse.
Who are the top returners, contenders in the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race winner, six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey, is not competing in this year’s race. That development, paired with the Official Restart being moved to
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How to watch Iditarod 2025: Start time, channel, live stream and more to watch Alaska sled dog race
The 53rd annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will surely bring plenty of excitement to Alaska.Thirty-three mushers are ready to compete with their teams of dogs, but one big name is not on the official entry list.
Wisconsin will be well represented in Alaska's Iditarod sled dog race in 2025
The mushers will bring their Badger State connections to Alaska for the famous sled dog race that kicks off on March 3.
Duluth Woman Takes On Iditarod Sled Dog Race
Hello from Alaska, and thanks for supporting us, everybody from northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, and we’re carrying you all with us on this adventure this year,” Iditarod Musher Emily Ford said. Duluth’s own Emily Ford is set to embark on her rookie run of the longest sled dog race in the world.
The world's most famous sled dog race is longer than ever. Here's a look at Iditarod, by the numbers
Thanks to a lack of snow, this year's edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race needed a new route across the Alaska wilderness. The course change adds more than 100 miles (161 kilometers), so ...
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‘It would just feel like a big accomplishment’: Meet 7 Iditarod rookies trying to reach Nome
Veteran mushers expressed varying takeaways about the rookie makeup of the race. Willow’s Matthew Failor, who has compiled a ...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner2h
Faith and fences: Volunteers prepare Fairbanks for the 2025 Iditarod Official Restart
Slowly and methodically, Matt Lewis and Sam Brandsma made their way down the chute Sunday afternoon, securing black barrier ...
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The 2025 Iditarod starts on Saturday. Here’s what to know.
The Iditarod starts with a parade-like celebration in Anchorage on Saturday, March 1.
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Iditarod ceremonial start draws eager dog teams, spectators and calls for ‘bootie bootie bootie’
Even as a lack of snow forced organizers to shorten the course to less than 2 miles, the crowds in downtown Anchorage brought ...
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner13h
Fairbanks restart brings relief to veterinarians, handlers and dogs ahead of 2025 Iditarod
The Iditarod Trail Committee moved the Official Restart of the 2025 Iditarod Sled Dog Race to Fairbanks on Feb. 17 due to a ...
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Our favorite 25 photos from the 2025 Iditarod ceremonial start
Here are 25 of our favorite photos from the day: Musher Jason Mackey and his dog team dash down Cordova Street as the crowd ...
Alaska Dispatch News2d
What to know about the longest, smallest, flattest Iditarod yet as it begins in Anchorage and Fairbanks
With just 33 competitors, this year’s race is tied with 2023 for having the smallest field. But the mushers will travel a ...