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A pair of race sleds staged side by side in falling snow with feather flags lining the chute.
2027 season

Schedule of Events

The world's longest, toughest snowmobile race. The Ambassador Team and Expedition Class leave Big Lake two days ahead of the Pro Class, which takes the green flag on 13 February.

Photo: Heather Sottosanti

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Feb 13 to 21, 2027

Events
10

7 confirmed, 3 to be announced

Course
2,283 mi
All times
AKST

Alaska time

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Racer Draw Banquet, Live Auction, Calcutta and Hall of Fame Awards

Sat, Feb 6 · 7:00 PM AKST

 

Event details

SatFeb 61 event

TueFeb 91 event

Tue9Feb 2027

Safety and Tech Expo

Curtis Menard Sports Center

About
Racer Meet and Greet Safety Expo, open to the public. All of the Pro Class snowmachines are on display, and racers are on hand to meet and greet.
Time
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Place
1001 S Clapp, Wasilla, AK
Event details

ThuFeb 111 event

Thu11Feb 2027

Expedition and Ambassador Class Start

On ice in front of Susitna Brewing Co (formerly South Port Marina)

About
Kick off the Iron Dog two days ahead of the Pro Class at Big Lake. Watch as these two distinct classes embark on epic Alaskan journeys.
Time
11:00 AM
Place
5120 Big Lake Rd, Big Lake, AK
Event details

SatFeb 131 event

Sat13Feb 2027

Live stream

Iron Dog Pro Class Start

On ice in front of Susitna Brewing Co (formerly South Port Marina)

About
Kick off the world's longest and toughest snowmobile race on Big Lake. The Iron Dog Pro Class, featuring elite two-person teams navigating over 2,503 miles of rugged Alaskan terrain.
Time
10:00 AM
Place
5120 Big Lake Rd, Big Lake, AK
Event details

TueFeb 161 event

Tue16Feb 2027

Time to be announced

Racers Begin Arriving in Nome

Nome Mini Convention Center

About
Nome is home and the pause in the chaos of the longest, toughest snowmachine race. Pro Class teams will lead the way into Nome followed by the Expedition Class and Ambassador riders.
Time
Arrival depends on the field. We publish a window once the leaders are on the ice north of Kotzebue.
Place
102 Division St, Nome, AK
Event details

WedFeb 172 events

Wed17Feb 2027

Live stream

Wrench Day, Pro Class

Nome City Garage

About
Wrenching in the Nome City Garage. Teams strip and rebuild their machines in public, and the garage is worth the walk.
Time
8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Place
Nome, AK
Event details

Wed17Feb 2027

Tickets requiredLive stream

Halfway Ceremonies and Banquet

Nome Mini Convention Center

About
Nome is home to some of Iron Dog's biggest cash contingency prizes, and the Halfway Ceremonies and Banquet is where they are handed over.
Time
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Place
102 Division St, Nome, AK
Event details

ThuFeb 181 event

SatFeb 202 events

Sat20Feb 2027

Time to be announcedLive stream

Iron Dog Pro Class Finish

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

About
Celebrate the epic conclusion of the world's longest and toughest snowmobile race in Fairbanks. Iron Dog Pro Class teams cross the finish line on the Chena River.
Time
A finish time depends on the field. We publish a window once the leaders clear Tanana, usually a day ahead.
Place
1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Event details

Sat20Feb 2027

Time to be announced

Awards Presentation

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

About
Racer Awards Ceremony at Pike's Waterfront Lodge in the Binkley Room. Cash bar.
Time
Set once the last Pro Class team is in.
Place
1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK
Event details

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