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When will the Iditarod start?

Two Rivers musher Aliy Zirkle leans into a turn on Saturday, March 7, 2020 during the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage. (Loren Holmes / ADN) 2022 Iditarod Start, 10 a.m. Saturday in Anchorage; 2 p.m. Sunday in Willow The ...

What time does the Iditarod start?

The legendary Iditarod race starts at 10:00 AM on 4th Avenue in Alaska's largest city. Get up early and observe the start preparations, take close up pictures of about 80 mushers, over 1000 sled dogs and enjoy the bustling and exciting race atmosphere before the teams are leaving from the starting line for the "1050 mile race to Nome".

Where does the Iditarod start and end?

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, more commonly known as The Iditarod, is an annual long-distance sled dog race run in early March. It travels from Anchorage to Nome, entirely within the US state of Alaska. Mushers and a team of between 12 and 14 dogs, of which at least 5 must be on the towline at the finish line, cover the distance in 8–15 days or more.

When did the Iditarod start?

Today the race has become a popular event for many people throughout the world. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race officially started in 1973, but the trail itself and the use of dog teams as a mode of transportation has a long and storied past.

Is Iditarod closed?

Parents-Iditarod Campus is closed to Middle and High School volunteers and visitors until further notice. Due to the large number of "visitors and friends" we have closed campus to maintain security. Middle and High school students are NOT allowed to ride the Elementary buses home with siblings. If students want to visit a former teacher, they may do so after 5:00pm. If you have questions about this policy, please contact Mr. Porcello.

Is Iditarod Elementary on line?

We have good news! For your convenience, Iditarod Elementary utilizes an on-line dismissal management system. It is dependable, easy-to-use, and can be updated by parents and guardians from the convenience of their smart phones, tablets, and PCs. We are encouraging parents/guardians to make all transportation changes through the School Dismissal Manager. All changes in pick-up must be made by 3:00 p.m

Where is the Iditarod start in 2022?

The 2022 Iditarod Start Tour provides you with a very comprehensive experience that encompasses the Iditarod Musher’s banquet, the Ceremonial Start in Anchorage and re-Start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Willow, as well as a fly-out to the Iditarod checkpoint of Rainy Pass to witness the race in action. You will also go dog mushing and learn how to drive your own dog team.

Where is the Iditarod dog race?

This morning is the Ceremonial Start of the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in downtown Anchorage. You will mingle with hundreds of dogs, dozens mushers at this jovial celebratory kickoff of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Anchorage. All the mushers and their teams of 16 dogs each inundate Alaska’s largest city for the annual ceremonial start of the race in a fan-friendly atmosphere. The real race starts tomorrow, 50 miles north of Anchorage. Musher’s trucks line city streets and you will have the opportunity to spend several hours meandering from musher to musher, stopping to chat or pet dogs. Later in the morning, mushers leave the starting gate two minutes apart in the staggered launch to the race. The mushers take a leisurely 11-mile jaunt on urban trails within the city of Anchorage. In the afternoon, we take in some more of the excitement of the Fur Rendezvous, and have the option to participate in Alaska’s wackiest race, the ‘Running of the Reindeer’. Participants have their choice of five different “herds” in a mad dash down the streets of Anchorage in an effort to outrun reindeer. We will also make a stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center and explore the Coastal Trail for photographic opportunities of Anchorage, Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains. You will eat dinner again in a nice restaurant in downtown Anchorage.

What can you see on the Iditarod tour?

The Iditarod Start Tour also gives you the opportunity to see glaciers on a private cruise in Prince William Sound. Weather permitting, you will have the chance to see the northern lights.

When is the Northern Lights tour 2022?

Later in the morning, we will take you to the airport, where you will board your plane home. Northern Lights Viewing Add-on. Tour dates: March 8 – 11, 2022.

What is Northern Lights Viewing Add-on?

Northern Lights Viewing Add-on. This Add-on is a continuation of the Iditarod Start Tour.

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What our clients say

" For years we have followed the Iditarod from home. With our daughter involved in the race this year, we decided to finally see it for ourselves and went on the Nome Finish Tour. AIT made sure that we were well taken care of at all times despite the limitations of both Covid-19 and the weather. Due to weather, we were a day late getting to Nome.

When is the Iditarod 2022?

Experience the 50th running of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in March 2022 with Alaska's Premier Iditarod Race Tour Company

Where to fly along the Iditarod Trail in 2022?

Wait List for 2022. Four nights on the Iditarod Trail at the McGrath checkpoint, fly along the Iditarod Trail, meet the mushers at the Nikolai and Takotna checkpoints...

When is the Iditarod dog race?

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is one of Alaska’s iconic winter events, and the excitement traditionally starts in Anchorage on the first Saturday of March each year.

What is the Iditarod run?

The Running of the Reindeer, a dash down Fourth Avenue with live reindeer, are on the afternoon following the Iditarod Start.

What do mushers do in the weeks leading up to the Iditarod?

In the weeks leading up to the Iditarod, mushers open their kennels for tours and many offer teach the tricks of managing a team of dogs. Hop on the runners of a sled and try dog sledding for yourself.

Where is the Iditarod trail sled race?

There's plenty of Iditarod action in Anchorage after the start. During the race, activity centers on The Lakefront Anchorage – official headquarters of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The hotel is command and control for race officials, volunteers, and fans following the race from Anchorage.

Where to ski after the Iditarod?

Dog sleds aren’t the only thing sliding along the trails. The Tour of Anchorage, a community cross-country ski race, takes to the trails on the day following the Iditarod start in Anchorage. It’s also a great time to check out downhill skiing at Hilltop Ski Area , Arctic Valley , and Alyeska Resort.

What do volunteers do at the Iditarod?

Volunteers help handle dogs on start day, communicate with checkpoints, monitor race updates, and more. The volunteer spots offer everyone interested a way to lend a hand and participate in Iditarod.

Can you follow the Iditarod by air?

You can also follow the Iditarod by air on a special flightseeing package or take a snowmobiling tour to cheer on the amazing four-legged athletes as they make their way to Nome. Winterlake Lodge serves as a checkpoint and fills up fast during the dates teams pass through.