Something historic is coming to the trail… 🕛 At midnight, the Iditarod drops a bold new chapter: global spotlight, visionary musher, and a program that honors tradition while forging the future. 🐾 Set your alarms — history is about to be made. ⏰ #Iditarod #Iditarod2026

🚨 Historic Iditarod Announcement 🚨 For the first time in Iditarod history, the race will welcome an Expedition Musher—a new honorary designation celebrating extraordinary individuals who embody the spirit of the trail. 📲 Full story and details here: iditarod.com/2025/06/14/kje…

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 The Northern lights light up the sky at the Cripple checkpoint on Thursday, March 10th during the 2016 Iditarod. 📷 @iditarodjeff | schultzphoto.com

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Lavon Barve makes his way over the Rohn Glacier in the 1989 Iditarod. Barve finished in 5th place that year, crossing under the Burled Arch in 11 days, 16 hours 46 minutes and 53 seconds. 📷 @iditarodjeff | schultzphoto.com

🐾 The trail to 2026 has officially begun! 🐾 As of today, 22 mushers have thrown their hats into the ring for the 54th running of the Iditarod! 👇 Check out the full list of mushers and race-day details: 🔗 iditarod.com/2025/06/28/202… #Iditarod #Iditarod54 #MushOn #Alaska

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Guy Blankenship and his team glide over the South Fork of the Kuskokwim River near Rohn in the 1986 Iditarod. Blankenship crossed under the Burled Arch in 12th place that year, after 13d 7h 12m 29s. 📷 @iditarodjeff | schultzphoto.com

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday🐾 Iditarod Veteran Bill Cotter and his team pass through Unalakleet at sunset in the 1994 Iditarod. Cotter finished the race in 5th place that year, crossing under the Burled Arch in 10d 22h 39m and 3s. 📷 @iditarodjeff | schultzphoto.com

📣NEW MUSHER JOINS IDITAROD 54! 🥳 We’re excited to welcome a brand new face to the 2026 Iditarod lineup! 🐾 Please welcome Iditarod Rookie from Ontario, Canada, Jesse Terry! You can view the full list of 2026 mushers on our website👉 iditarod.com/race/2026/mush…

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Pete Kaiser runs into the very beginning of Rainy Pass Valley during the 2019 Iditarod. Kaiser was the Iditarod Champion this year, crossing under the Burled Arch first in 9d 12h 39m 6s. 📷 Jeff Schultz | schultzphoto.com

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📣 NEW MUSHER JOINS IDITAROD 54! 🥳 Please welcome Iditarod Rookie from Wentworth, NH, Jaye Foucher and her team from Jaye Foucher! Explore the full list of 2026 mushers and get to know Jaye — along with all the other mushers currently signed up 👉 iditarod.com/race/2026/mush…

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Tim Osmar at sunset near Unalakleet during the 1988 Iditarod. This was Osmar's third Iditarod. After this, he would go on to finish in the Top 10 for the next nine consecutive years. 📷 Jeff Schultz | schultzphoto.com

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Lance Mackey waving goodbye on the slough before leaving Unalakleet on Sunday evening of the 2008 Iditarod. Mackey came in 1st place that year crossing under the Burled Arch in 9d 11h 46m 48s. 📷 @iditarodjeff | schultzphoto.com

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Mats Pettersson of Sweden cruises down the trail several miles before the Unalakleet checkpoint in the 2015 Iditarod. Mats crossed under the Burled Arch in 25th place, in 10d 0h 11m 21s. 📷 @iditarodjeff | schultzphoto.com

Jumping into the weekend like.... 📷 Siri Raitto | siriratto.com

🚨 ANOTHER NEW MUSHER JOINS IDITAROD 54! 🚨 We’re excited to welcome another new face to the 2026 Iditarod lineup: Iditarod rookie Kevin Hansen! See the full list of 2026 mushers and get to know Kevin — along with all the other 2026 mushers 👉 iditarod.com/race/2026/mush…

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Aliy Zirkle runs on the sea ice of Norton Sound during the 2017 Iditarod, which was a year the race started in Fairbanks. Zirkle crossed under the Burled Arch in 9th place after 8 days, 22 hours, 49 minutes and 42 seconds. 📷 @iditarodjeff

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When you realize it’s only mile 1 of 1,000… but you’re still pumped about it. 🥳🐾 📷 Dave Poyzer | davepoyzer.com 🐕 Riley Dyche's Team - Iditarod 2021

🐾 #Iditarod #ThrowbackThursday 🐾 Pete Kaiser runs on the glare ice of the Unalakleet River during the 2014 Iditarod. Kaiser finished in 13th place that year, crossing under the Burled Arch in 9d 15h 28m 30s. 📷 @iditarodjeff | schultzphoto.com