Calendar of Events

June 28, 2025

First day to sign up for the 2026 Jr. Iditarod

November 30, 2025

Last day to sign up with free entry

December 1, 2025

Entry goes up to $150

February 14, 2026

Last day to sign up for 2026 Jr. Iditarod

February 14, 2026

Food drops at ITHQ between noon-2:00p*

February 27, 2026

Vet checks at ITHQ 9:00a-noon**

February 27, 2026

Mandatory mushers meeting 5:30p @ ITHQ

February 28, 2026

Race start on Knik Lake @ 10:00a

Mushers on the ice @ 8:00a

March 1, 2026

Racer's finish

Knik Lake

March 1, 2026

Banquet @ 6:00pm

Redington School

10015 Redington Rd.

*Informations about other options for food drops will be communicated to racers via email.

** Information about Vet Checks will be communicated to racers via email.