Iditarod mushers, map, distance and more: Everything to know about the 2026 dog sled race

The exact distance of the Iditarod varies based on which route the teams take. During the 2026 race, as an even year, teams ...

What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod’s 54th run begins

The Iditarod returns to Anchorage as hundreds of dogs and their mushers line up for the race’s ceremonial start.

Iditarod's 54th run begins with ceremonial start in Anchorage

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicks off its 54th run with a ceremonial start in Anchorage, featuring new categories and significant financial backing. Competitors face a challenging 1,000-mile ...
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Downtown Anchorage prepares for Iditarod's 54th annual sled dog race

The 54th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins with a ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage, featuring new ...
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'Felt like going down the trail again.' Pete Kaiser returns to Iditarod trail this weekend

This weekend, Kaiser will embark on the 1,000-mile trek from Willow to Nome for the 54th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
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Last survivors

Human-powered Iditarod stalls And then there were but seven left as the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 from Knik to Nome stalled out Thursday on the edge of the vast and unpeopled nothingness ...

2026 Iditarod: Slightly warm temperatures, fresh snow expected for historic Alaska sled dog race

The 54th running of the Iditarod sled dog race is set to begin Saturday afternoon under slightly warmer than ideal conditions ...
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Iditarod 2026: What it's like to grow up in a sled dog racing family

This year, 14-year-old Stanley Robinson wonw the 2026 Jr. Iditarod, a smaller version of the iconic Iditarod for teens held last weekend. His older sister, Emily Robinson, is a four-time winner of the ...