A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will have its official start moved to Fairbanks due to a lack of snow along a dangerous stretch north of the Alaska Range. The ceremonial start remains in Anchorage on March 1, but the official start for the 33 teams will begin two days later in Fairbanks. This is the fourth time the race has been relocated due to insufficient snow, with previous moves occurring in 2003, 2015, and 2017. The stretch between the Rohn and Nikolai checkpoints was deemed unpassable, prioritizing the safety of dogs, mushers, and volunteers.
