Registration and checklist
The first step to participating in the 2027 Iron Dog Race is to complete your online racer registration.
- 01Meet the deadlinesRegistration edits close, Sep 30, 2026. Racer details due, Nov 15, 2026
- 02Pay the entry feePro Class $4,200 by check, 2027. Expedition Class $3,600 by check, 2026
- 03Produce your documents8 requirements, forms A to H. 3 of them you print, complete and return.
- 04Pass safety and tech inspectionMandatory for Pro Class, Expedition Class & Ambassador Teams.
- 05Carry the right kitHelmets, the approved first aid kit and bivvy bag, and an emergency signal laser.
- 06Prepare beyond this pageThis Event Participant Checklist is just a suggested guideline.
Deadlines
Meet the deadlines
Two dates. One closes your entry, one closes the details that go in the Iron Dog Guide and the tracking app.
- Registration edits close
- Sep 30, 2026You are allowed to create and edit one registration. Update your registration until September 30, 2026.
- Racer details due
- Nov 15, 2026Your racer details can be completed before November 15, 2026. This information appears on the race tracking app and in the printed Iron Dog Guide.
Entry fees
Pay the entry fee
The GPS tracker deposit is refundable and the card surcharge is not. Card payments cost 3 percent more than a check.
Pro Class
2027- Entry, per rider
- $3,950
- Refundable GPS tracker deposit
- $250
- Total by check or cash
- $4,200
- Credit or debit card fee, 3%
- $126
- Total by debit or credit
- $4,326
Expedition Classending in Nome
2026- Entry, per rider
- $3,350
- Refundable GPS tracker deposit
- $250
- Total by check or cash
- $3,600
- Credit or debit card fee, 3%
- $108
- Total by debit or credit
- $3,708
Your GPS refund check ($250) will be mailed to you upon return of your GPS unit & mount to the Iron Dog office after the race. Participants must return GPS units & mounts by March 31, 2026 or will forfeit their $250 GPS deposit to Iron Dog Race, Inc.
How to pay
- Online
- During your racer registration you will have the option to pay online using a credit or debit card. You may only pay for one registration at a time. If you are paying for more than one registration, please contact us. A receipt will be emailed to you after payment.
- By mail
- Check payments are due within 14 days of pre-registration. Please make all checks out and mail them to the Iron Dog office.
- In person
- For in-person check or cash payments, please visit the Iron Dog Office Monday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm.
Mail checks to
Iron Dog Race Inc.7100 Old Seward Hwy Ste CAnchorage, AK 99518Required documents
Forms A to H
Eight requirements. Three of them are a file you print and return, two are signed digitally inside the registration form, and three are documents you already hold.
Documents are not required for Expedition Class Pre-Registration. You will be required to complete these forms before October 31, 2025.
- A
Release & Waiver Of Liability & Indemnity
Download and return
Notary required. Iron Dog cannot provide notary services.
- B
Consent and Release for Use of Individual's Name and Likeness
Signed during registration
- Digital Signature during Registration
- C
Sports Physical Exam, signed by your doctor
Download and return
- A Current CDL card will be accepted in lieu of a doctors form.
- D
Government Issued Photo Identification
Supply your own
- Must be valid during the race.
- E
W-9 Form
Pro Class onlyDownload and return
- Pro-class only. Form must be signed.
- F
Notification of the Rules Form
Signed during registration
- Digital Signature during Registration
- G
Current First Aid Card & CPR Certification Card
Supply your own
- American Red Cross online course CPR/First Aid cards accepted. Must be valid during the race.
- H
ISR Racing (International Snowmobile Racing) Membership Card/Number
Supply your own
- A designated link for the Iron Dog Race can be found under "Type of Race". Choose this option.
- Become a member at their website.
Tech inspection, 2026
Safety and tech expo
Tech Inspection For Racers, Riders and Ambassador Team, closed to the public.
SAFETY/TECH EXPO Mandatory for Pro Class, Expedition Class & Ambassador Teams.
- When
- Feb 10, 2026
- Where
- Curtis D Menard Memorial Sports Center1001 S. Clapp St., Wasilla, AK
- Arrival times
- Find assigned team arrival/unload times in packet.
9am to 2pm arrival and unload sleds
The attached tech inspection form is what the tech inspection team will be using to tech you, your gear, and your snowmachine. Last updated: January 15, 2026.
- 2026 Tech Inspection SheetThe sheet the tech team inspects you, your gear and your snowmachine against.PDF 352 KB
- 2026 Approved First Aid Kit and Bivvy BagWhich first aid kits and bivvy bags will pass tech inspection.PDF 46 KB
- Race Preparation GuidelineSuggested items to carry on the trail. Last revised 2020.PDF 102 KB
On the trail
Carry the right kit
Helmets
Participants' helmets NO LONGER need to meet ISR specifications and be a minimum of 75% blaze orange.
Iron Dog Race strongly encourages all participants to wear helmets that display High Vis Colors over 75% of the surface area.
Racers can design their own helmets.
For suggestion only: details for the blaze orange colour.
Hex: #FF6600 / RGB: 255, 102, 0 / CMYK: 0, 0.6, 1, 0 / HSV: 24, 100, 1
Suggested Approved Emergency Signal Laser
- Reusable each year
- Can be transported safely through airports
Retails at Hatcher Pass Polaris, Willow location. (907) 495-4639
GreatLandLaser.comBefore you go
Prepare beyond this page
This Event Participant Checklist is just a suggested guideline, it should not be used solely in preparation for the Iron Dog event. Other suggested preparation materials include, but are not limited to:
- Iron Dog current event rulesOpen
- ISR Rules, Snowmobile Owners Manual
- Veteran race assistance
- Iron Dog Rookie WorkshopOpen
- Local snowmobile dealers
- State of Alaska and government websites