Iron Dog Announces Expanded Route Bringing Race, Economic Opportunity, and Safety Programs to New Communities

Iron Dog Race Inc. is proud to announce a long-anticipated expansion of the Iron Dog trail that will bring the world’s longest and toughest snowmobile race through three new Alaska communities: Huslia, Shungnak, and Ambler.

2027 Race, Press Releases, NewsIron DogJune 10, 2026press releaseComment

No Shortcut North

Lower 48 racers: prepare, adapt, overcome

2026 Race, NewsIron DogFebruary 9, 2026Lower 48Comment

Meet the 2026 Ambassador Class

Meet the 8 expedition class riders and the “3 old guys“ - Experience, safety, and storytelling along the Iron Dog trail with the 2026 Ambassador Class.

2026 Race, NewsIron DogFebruary 4, 2026Ambassador Team, Ambassador Class, Expedition Class, 2026Comment

The Trail Calls Again

42nd running of the Iron Dog brings champions, rising talent, and family teams to the trail

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Updates from the Office: Preparing for the 2026 Iron Dog

The Iron Dog office has seen many changes over the past 12 months, including hiring a new Executive Director, Rick Paquette, bringing back former “retired” employee Kelli Cherrier, and adding Zachary Morgan in Operations and Logistics, alongside current Operations and Logistics employee Rayshelle Blackwood.

2026 Race, NewsIron DogFebruary 3, 2026Comment

2026 Hall of Fame Inductees: Eric Quam and Robert “Mansey” Magnuson

Introducing our 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees: Eric Quam and Robert “Mansey” Magnuson

2026 Race, Press Releases, NewsIron DogFebruary 2, 2026Hall of FameComment

Iron Dog Proud Sponsor of the 2025 ASAA / First National Bank Alaska Wrestling State Championships

Iron Dog was proud to sponsor and attend the 2025 ASAA / First National Bank Alaska Wrestling State Championships, held December 19–20 at the Alaska Airlines Center. It was great to be back out in the community, catch up with familiar faces, meet new supporters, and watch Alaska’s top high school wrestlers compete.

2026 Race, News, Sponsor HighlightIron DogDecember 24, 2025Comment

31 Teams have officially entered into the 2026 Iron Dog Race

31 Teams have officially entered into the 2026 Iron Dog Race. The World’s Longest, Toughest Snowmobile Race will depart from Big Lake on February 14, 2026.