The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer than ever. Here’s a look at Iditarod, by the numbers
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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.
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Lack of snow forces Alaska’s famous Iditarod race to make ‘difficult but necessary’ change
The 2025 Iditarod race, which normally begins in Anchorage, Alaska, will begin at an alternate location this year due to a lack of snow. The main reason for the relocation to Fairbanks is the ...
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Royal Oak native participating in iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) — The iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race that brings in competitors from all around the world and ...
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From focused foot racers to touring bikers, athletes take different approaches to Iditarod Trail Invitational
The annual race, which runs along the same course as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, has been growing in popularity since it was first held in 2002. Iditarod Trail Invitational competitors in ...
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Iditarod start moves to Fairbanks due to lack of snow
This year, mushers will race out of Fairbanks and rejoin the traditional route in Unalakleet. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media) The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will now start in Fairbanks ...
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Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north. The Iditarod ...
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2025 Iditarod to Run From Fairbanks to Nome
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, also known as "The Last Great Race," is now scheduled to run from Fairbanks to Nome, moving it closer to its ...
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Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks
A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- A lack of snow ...
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Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks
FILE - Mats Pettersson, from Sweden, makes the corner onto Cordova Street during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ceremonial start in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Bob Hallinen ...
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Iditarod race director says most of the trail is in good shape
Hunter Keefe's team approaches Grayling along the Yukon River during the 2023 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will run its scheduled southern route next month.
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Pike's Waterfront Lodge to host Iditarod restart
After it was announced Feb. 17 that the Official Restart for the 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was moving to Fairbanks, it has now been confirmed that it will be held at Pike’s Waterfront Lodge.