March 1st - March 16th
| Company: | Iditarod Trail Committee |
| Telephone: | (907) 376-5155 ext 108 |
| Web site: | http://www.iditarod.com |
"The Last Great Race on Earth” (first run on Mar 3, 1973) is a 1,000 mile trek through Alaskan wilderness from Anchorage to Nome, AK. The race traverses along the historic Iditarod Trail. More than 60 16-dog teams compete each year, and a finisher's banquet occurs at the end.
UPDATE FROM RACE ORGANIZERS: While the Iditarod believes the future does not belong to the fainthearted, we take the health and well-being of our racers, volunteers, staff, and spectators very seriously. After consulting with our stakeholders and in consultation with the Municipality of Anchorage, we decided to cancel our traditional ceremonial start in Anchorage due to the COVID-19 concerns of a large gathering.
