What is the Iditarod? Get to know the iconic dog sled race in Alaska

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is underway in Alaska, with mushers and their dogs braving a nearly 1,000-mile journey. Learn more about it.
Alaska Public Media

Racing toward the Iditarod | Outdoor Explorer

For mushers, dog racing is not just how they explore Alaska—it’s an all-consuming lifestyle. But just what goes into this sport? In this episode, we hear from AddieAnn Randall, a teenage musher and ...
Alaska Public Media

The snow is back: 2026 Iditarod kicks off with Anchorage ceremonial start

Snow continued to fall Saturday as 37 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race teams mushed through Alaska’s largest city.
AOL

The fun and furry world of sled dog racing keeps barking, despite not being in the Winter Olympics

Humans being pulled along on a sled across picturesque, snow-covered landscapes by a group of agile, energetic dogs is an image that won’t be seen at Milan Cortina in 2026, but the practice of sled ...
NPR

Sled dog racing hits the dirt in the first U.S. Dryland Mushing Championship

Racers and their dogs from around the world hit Wisconsin's trails for a fast, snowless take on traditional sled dog racing. Katie Thoresen from member station WXPR reports. A musher drives a team of ...
WUNC

Sled dog racing hits the dirt in the first U.S. Dryland Mushing Championship

A musher drives a team of sled dogs, usually across snow and ice. But growing numbers of racers are showing the sport can thrive even if it's not winter. For the first time, the World Championship for ...