(Wasilla Alaska, 15 July 2009) In 1978, Dick Mackey won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by one second. Mackey (wearing bib #13) Collapsed on his sled after sprinting to the finish line defeating Rick Swenson. The race down Front Street remains the closest finish in the history of “The Last Great Race on Earth.”
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Iditarod Legend Dick Mackey to Appear at Iditarod Headquarters
Iditarod Musher Sue Allen on Teaching Kids Through “The Last Great Race”
Sue Allen knows a lot about teaching young people. She teaches physical education at Wasilla High School. She’s also a strong proponent for taking the teachable moments she’s learned on the trail and turning them into learning opportunities in the classroom. Click here for more!
2009 Iditarod Picnic Draws Both Mushers and Volunteers
The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race first day sign ups began at 9:30 am Alaska time at the Iditarod Trail Committee Headquarters. By the end of the first draw deadline (3:30 pm Alaska Time) sixty mushers had signed up. Four time Iditarod Champions Jeff King and Martin Buser joined three time Iditarod Champion (2007,2008,2009) [...]
2010 Musher Sign ups Reach 60!
For more information on the 2010 field, click here!
PLEASE READ: 2010 IDITAROD TRAIL SLED DOG RACE ENTRY INFORMATION
The Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC) Board of Directors met on May 29th 2009 and made the following decisions about the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race:
The entry fee for 2010 remains at $4,000.
Change the 2010 sign-up day procedure. There are two pools. If a musher signs up on the 27thof June [...]
2009 IDITAROD INSIDER DOCUMENTARY “NATURE’S FURY” PREMIERES ON KAKM!
On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009, 2009 Iditarod Insider documentary “Nature’s Fury” will air for the very first time on Public Television Channel 7 (KAKM) at 7pm Alaska Daylight Savings Time. The documentary highlights some of the most awe inspiring footage ever taken on the Iditarod Trail. Tune in at 7pm Wednesday, June 3rd for [...]
Iditarod Insider Three-Peats!
On Saturday, May 30, 2009, The Iditarod Trail Committee was awarded an EMMY from the Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its documentary “IDITAROD 2008: Déjà Vu“.
“Déjà Vu” is a 90 minute long form documentary produced by the Iditarod Insider and is the Iditarod Trail Committee’s third award in [...]
17th Annual Iditarod Sponsorship Appreciation Luncheon Set
WASILLA, ALASKA – (May 17, 2009) On May 19, 2009, (at 12 noon Alaska Time) the Millennium Alaskan Hotel (Official Hotel of “The Last Great Race”) will host the 17th annual Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon. 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Champion Lance Mackey will be the keynote speaker.
The sponsorship family of the Iditarod Trail Sled [...]
Three Time Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey Special Appearance in Anchorage
WASILLA, ALASKA – (May 15, 2009) Mr. Three-peat…Lance Mackey will make a special appearance (Tuesday) May 19th d at the Iditarod Gift Shop in the 5th Avenue Mall, Anchorage Alaska.
Lance will be on hand between 5 and 8 pm to greet Iditarod fans and sign autographs from 5 pm to 8pm Tuesday night.
The Iditarod Gift [...]