Iditarod
Fairbanks musher Jeff Deeter wins Yukon Quest Alaska 550
After 20 years of racing, Deeter finally earned his first victory.
Most of this year’s Iditarod route is fine. Its first leg is an open question.
Officials are examining a potential re-route for the start of the trail, moving mushers from Willow up the road for their departure.
Iditarod says it plans to maintain southern route for 2025 race
Organizers said course modifications may be necessary — including at the March 2 official restart, depending on snow coverage at Willow Lake, the traditional start point.
Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race postponed until Feb. 7 due to poor snowpack
The race was initially scheduled to start Jan. 24, but unseasonably warm weather forced the move.
The Iditarod is evaluating alternate race routes because of poor trail conditions
Organizers say they will determine by Feb. 3 whether it’s feasible to run the traditional southern route.
Nenana musher Jessie Holmes wins his first Copper Basin 300
The race known for its typically frigid conditions saw unseasonably high temperatures, and even rain.
Cause of 3 sled dogs’ deaths during 2024 Iditarod still undetermined, race committee says
Additional testing and review of the three deaths during this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has been conducted, but a definitive cause wasn’t identified, race officials said.
Stu Nelson, longtime head veterinarian for Iditarod, dies in Idaho
Nelson worked with the race for 38 years and played a major role in sled-dog care protocols.
Brent Sass says he’s stepping away from sled dog racing
Sass, a former Iditarod and Yukon Quest champion, was barred from racing in the 2024 Iditarod after multiple women accused him of sexual assault.
1983 Iditarod champion Rick Mackey dies of cancer at age 71
Rick’s father, Dick Mackey, won the race in 1978, and his brother Lance won four straight Iditarods from 2007 through 2010.