Mushers begin rugged Iditarod race after lack of snow forces major changes to iconic Alaska event
The Iditarod has begun and promises to be like none before. Mushers began the world’s most famous sled dog race Monday, but ...
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‘Prepared to be adaptable’: Mushers leave Fairbanks to officially launch a historic 53rd Iditarod
This year’s 1,128-mile sled-dog race follows a novel route through Interior Alaska with a loop on the Yukon River. “We are ...
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Iditarod mushers dream of snowy trail out of Fairbanks during warm ceremonial start
Rookie Emily Ford said her dog team cannot wait to get into some snow. “I think they're gonna be so stoked and be like — ...
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The world's most famous sled dog race is longer than ever. Here's a look at Iditarod.
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 ...
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Iditarod standings 2025: Updated results, current leaderboard for Alaska dog sled race
The Iditarod, now in its 53rd year, is the largest and most popular dog sled race in the world. "The Last Great Race on Earth ...
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 ...
Our favorite pictures from the ceremonial start of the 2025 Iditarod in Anchorage
Iditarod ceremonial start draws eager dog teams, spectators and calls for 'bootie bootie bootie' More coverage of the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. © 2025 the Alaska Dispatch News (Anchorage, ...
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Iditarod celebrates ceremonial start in Anchorage
The Ceremonial Start for the 53rd Iditarod kicked off on a warm, sunny Saturday morning in downtown Anchorage. There were 33 ...
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‘Mother Nature will throw her curveball,’ Mansfield musher says of new Iditarod route
Mansfield native Matthew Failor isn't convinced the revised Iditarod route will be easier for the mushers and sled dog teams.
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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 ...
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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 is longer than ever. Here's a look at Iditarod, by the numbers Sled dogs on the team of ...