Iditarod

Fairbanks musher Jeff Deeter wins Yukon Quest Alaska 550

After 20 years of racing, Deeter finally earned his first victory.

Chris Bieri February 7, 2025

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.

Zachariah Hughes February 6, 2025

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.

Anchorage Daily News February 1, 2025
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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.

Anchorage Daily News January 16, 2025

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.

Zachariah Hughes January 16, 2025

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.

Chris Bieri January 15, 2025

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.

Anchorage Daily News October 5, 2024

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.

Zachariah Hughes September 27, 2024

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.

Anchorage Daily News May 30, 2024

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.

Mark Thiessen, Associated Press May 15, 2024
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