The Iditarod began with a festive ceremonial start in Anchorage on Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. Teams then drove 350 miles ...

No one can say Matthew Failor didn't warn them about the dangers of racing hundreds of miles along a frozen river.

Laurie Beavers says the excitement of the annual 1,000-mile dog sled race has brought her out to Alaska several times over 30 ...

Yes, sled dog racing is pricey. This year only 33 teams are making the Iditarod work. That number is tied with a record low ...

The 40th annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has a new champion, and one familiar with this exact win. Erin Aili and her team of dogs crossed the finish line in Grand Portage a little after ten.

A recently published study found that companion dogs did not seem to show “any patterns of daylight saving time adjustment,” ...

Charmed by survivalist grit of ‘The Last Great Race’? Then let’s get real about it.

Dog sledding races like the Iditarod have faced accusations of animal abuse, especially after the deaths and injuries of the ...

The Iditarod, now in its 53rd year, is the largest and most popular dog sled race in the world."The Last Great Race on Earth" ...