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Iditarod teams contend with whipping wind, watery overflow and wild bison in race’s first third

Teams in the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race experienced windchill down to 45 below near McGrath, more than 300 miles into the 1,000-mile trail.

What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod’s 54th run begins

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Hundreds of barking dogs took over downtown Anchorage as the ceremonial start of the world’s most famous sled dog race got underway Saturday. As snow fell, fans lined up near ...

As costs rise, running the Iditarod becomes more challenging for mushers and organizers

Rookie musher Sadie Lindquist cringed as her drop bags were weighed in ahead of this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. One surpassed the weight limit, which could trigger a cost penalty if she didn ...
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‘It’s nice to just get on the trail with dogs’: Iditarod 54 takes off as mushers depart Willow

The race to Nome is on as dog teams are officially on the trail in Iditarod 54 ...

HCAL Invites the Community to ‘Tails on the Trail’ 1K/3K Fun Run

A Dog-Friendly Morning Along Cibolo Creek Supporting Local Pets Every step taken during Tails on the Trail helps ...