Alaska Public Media

The 2026 Iditarod kicks off Saturday. Here are 11 things to know about this year’s race.

Hundreds of sled dogs will parade through Anchorage on Saturday, March 7, 2026 for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race ...
Anchorage Daily News

Here’s what to know ahead of the Iditarod start this weekend

The 54th Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race begins this weekend. Festivities kick off on Saturday with the ceremonial start along ...
Anchorage Daily News

Back for his first Iditarod since his 2020 victory, Thomas Waerner isn’t racing to win

Iditarod champion Thomas Waerner waits to bring lead dog Torden into the vet check at the Iditarod headquarters in Wasilla on ...
Alaska Public Media

The Anchorage Weekender: Iditarod, First Friday and 6 more local events.

The Anchorage Weekender rounded up 8 things to do in the city, from the iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kickoff to the Great Alaska Sportsmans ...
Albuquerque Journal

Alaska husky sled dogs work at more than being cute

Alaskan huskies at Iditarod champion Martin Buser's Happy Trails kennel in Big Lake, Alaska, are ready to run in June 2024. From owning huskies, Alaskan and Siberian, to following the Iditarod every ...