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Iron Dog News

Race headquarters updates, release times, live streams and stories from the trail.

Iron Dog 2027 green flag: Feb 13, 2027
Latest post: Aug 4, 2026

While the race runs, the live leaderboard updates faster than any post can, and race info has the route and the dates.

StoryAug 1, 20261 min read

Iron Dog Leadership Visits Kaltag, Tanana, and Ruby to Strengthen Community Connections

The miles between checkpoints are only part of the story. The people and communities along the trail are what keep the Iron Dog going year after year.

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February 20266

Feb 24New Veterans on the Trail: Rookies Earn Iron Dog Status in the 2026 RaceStory4 min read
Feb 20Carried by People: The Grit and Community Behind Iron Dog 2026Story3 min read
Feb 13Racers to WatchStory3 min read
Feb 11Young Guns 2026: Earning It the Hard WayStory5 min read
Feb 9No Shortcut NorthStory5 min read
Feb 4Meet the 2026 Ambassador ClassStory5 min read