Schedule of Events

Rookie Workshop

About

The Rookie Workshop is for all rookies and is mandatory. Any rookie who lives on the road system in Alaska is required to attend.

Time

9:00 AM to 3:30 PMPro Class hour 9:00 to 10:00, rookies 10:00 to 3:30

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

Hilton Downtown, The Alaska Ballroom

About

Dinner / Hall of Fame Induction / Racer Draw / Live Auction and Calcutta.

Time

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Place

500 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK

Safety and Tech Expo

Curtis Menard Sports Center

About

Racer Meet and Greet Safety Expo, open to the public, at the Curtis Menard Sports Center.

Time

2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Place

1001 S Clapp, Wasilla, AK

Ambassador Team and Expedition Class Start

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

About

The Ambassador Team and Expedition Class kicked off the Iron Dog two days ahead of the Pro Class at Big Lake.

Time

11:00 AM

Place

5120 Big Lake Rd, Big Lake, AK

Iron Dog Pro Class Start

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

About

The Iron Dog Pro Class, featuring elite two-person teams navigating over 2,318 miles of rugged Alaskan terrain, departed Big Lake in two minute increments.

Time

10:00 AM

Place

5120 Big Lake Rd, Big Lake, AK

Wrench Day, Pro Class

Nome City Garage

About

Wrenching in the Nome City Garage.

Time

8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Place

Nome, AK

Halfway Ceremonies and Banquet

Nome Mini Convention Center

About

The Halfway Ceremonies and Banquet at the Nome Mini Convention Center, supported by Subway, Credit Union 1, Northern Air Cargo and Alaska Airlines.

Time

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Place

102 Division St, Nome, AK

Pro Class Restart from Nome

Front Street

About

The Pro Class restarted from Front Street in Nome, heading south.

Time

9:00 AM

Place

Nome, AK

Iron Dog Pro Class Finish

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

About

Iron Dog Pro Class teams crossed the finish line on the Chena River at Fairbanks.

Time

12:30 PMFirst racer anticipated to arrive

Place

1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK

Awards Presentation

Pike's Waterfront Lodge

About

Awards Presentation at Pike's Waterfront Lodge, near the Iron Dog Arch on ice.

Time

4:00 PM

Place

1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK