Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
“The Last Great Race on Earth”
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About
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the Last Great Race on Earth, is an annual long-distance sled dog race run every March across Alaska. First run in 1973, it covers roughly 1,000 miles from the Anchorage area to Nome, with a ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage and the official competitive restart in Willow. Organized by the nonprofit Iditarod Trail Committee, it draws mushers and dog teams from around the world for a journey that can take eight to fifteen days across some of the most remote terrain in Alaska.
Upcoming Events
Iditarod 2027 Mushers' Banquet & Bib Draw
Pre-race dinner, auction, and the official bib draw where mushers pick their starting order — Dena'ina Center, Anchorage.
Iditarod 2027 Ceremonial Start
The festive send-off down 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage — teams and dogs up close. Free to watch.
Iditarod 2027 Official Restart — Willow
The real race begins — teams leave Willow Lake and head for Nome. Free to watch.