A dog has died in 37 of the 53 editions of the famous sled dog race, which spans more than 1,000 miles in Alaska.

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" ...

Thanks to a lack of snow, this year’s edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race needed a new route across the Alaska ...

A sled dog jumps into the air while waiting for the ceremonial start of the Iditarod this past Saturday. (Amanda Loman/AP) Column by Sally Jenkins Why not run the Iditarod with teams of humans?

The 53rd annual Iditarod race kicks off on March 1. Ashley Keith used to always dream about joining the world of professional sled dog racing. She got her first sled dog when she was 13 years old ...

The 2024 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race winner, six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey, is not competing in this year’s race.

Thanks to a lack of snow, this year's edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race needed a new route across the Alaska wilderness. The course change adds more than 100 miles (161 kilometers), so ...

A tradition of more than 50 years is making its return. The 53rd annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will surely bring plenty of excitement to Alaska. Thirty-three mushers are ready to compete ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer this year than ever before. Thanks to a lack of snow, this year’s edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race needed a new ...