Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Sports & Active Hidden gem 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States First Saturday of March (race lasts ~10 days)

1,000 miles, sub-zero temperatures, 50 mushers and 700 dogs racing from Anchorage to Nome. The Ceremonial Start in Anchorage is family-friendly; the Restart in Willow is where the real race begins.

Practical info

Anchorage Ceremonial Start: arrive by 9am, dress for −15°C. Restart in Willow (1h drive) is the Sunday after. Tracker app shows real-time mushers.

Expected weather during the event
Avg high 0.5°C · low -7°C · 14 rain days
📦 Full packing list for Anchorage in March

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🇺🇸 Anchorage🇺🇸 Fairbanks
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