Iditarod, Sled Dog Race

The world's most famous sled dog race is longer than ever. Here's a look at Iditarod, by the numbers
The world's most famous sled dog race will have its longest course ever this year. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer this year than ever before. Thanks to a lack of snow,
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
How to watch Iditarod 2025: Start time, channel, live stream and more to watch Alaska sled dog race
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, including TV and streaming options for the annual event.
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.
World's most famous sled dog race kicks off in Alaska
Downtown Anchorage, Alaska, was turned into a giant dog lot on Saturday as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race held its 53rd annual ceremonial start in Alaska’s largest city. (AP video by Mark Thiessen)
Dogs racing in the snow? Inside the world’s toughest sled dog challenge
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the world’s most famous sled dog competition, is making history this year as mushers and their teams tackle the longest route ever due to climate-induced changes in Alaska’s wilderness.
Global warming threatening the future of iconic dog sled races around the world
Climate change could continue to complicate iconic dogsledding races around the country as rising global temperatures make snowpack in cold regions less reliable.
Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change
The race is meant to commemorate and celebrate the history of Alaska and the critical part that sled dogs have played in the settlement of the state.
Mushers, sled dogs gear pp for longest-ever Iditarod race through Alaskan wilderness
The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer this year than ever before.Thanks to a lack of snow, this year's edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race nee
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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 ...
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Buses, where to watch and spectator etiquette: What to know before you go to the start of the 2025 Iditarod
With the restart of the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race shifting to Pike's Waterfront Lodge in Fairbanks on Monday, ...
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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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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 ...
Delayed John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon gets a new starting point where snow is plentiful
The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, already delayed by more than a month, will begin Sunday north of Two Harbors at what ...
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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 ...
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From focused foot racers to touring bikers, athletes take different approaches to Iditarod Trail Invitational
Participants have signed up to race the 150-, 350- or full 1,000-mile distance, and this year the trail will present some ...
Just one Alaska Native competitor for Iditarod
Despite declining Native participation in the Iditarod, Indigenous representation remains strong in mid-distance races ...