2024 Registration is CLOSED

Online Registration (Step 1)

Complete the online registration form. For the 2024 race, registrants may return to the form to upload documents and complete their registration. You will be provided a unique link by text and email after registering.

After review, Iron Dog Race Inc will email you a registration confirmation. You are not officially registered until you receive your confirmation email from the Iron Dog Office.

  • Lottery Expedition Class Registration is due: November 6, 2023 at 5:30pm AKST.

  • General Expedition Class Registration closes: November 27, 2023 at midnight AKST.

You will need the following documents completed and ready to upload during your registration. If you have not completed the forms during your initial registration, please upload it is convenient for you at your unique registration link. The following forms are required to complete your registration:

  • FORM A: Release & Waiver Of Liability & Indemnity - Download Form

    • Notary Required; Notary is available at the Iron Dog Headquarters in Anchorage. Contact us →

  • FORM B: Consent and Release for Use of Individual’s Name and Likeness - Digital Signature during Registration

  • FORM C: Sports Physical Exam, signed by your doctor - Download Form

    • A Current CDL card will be accepted in lieu of a doctors form.

  • FORM D: Government Issued Photo Identification

    • Must be valid during the race.

  • (PRO CLASS ONLY) FORM E: W-9 Form - Download Form

    • Form must be signed.

  • FORM F: Notification of the Rules Form - Digital Signature during Registration

  • FORM G: Current First Aid Card & CPR Certification Card

  • FORM H: ISR Racing (International Snowmobile Racing) Membership Card/Number. The ISR 2024 season registration will open 8/11/23. A designated link for the Iron Dog Race can be found under “Type of Race”. Choose this option.

During registration, you will be prompted to pay your race entry fees online. You may also mail a check to Iron Dog. Learn More →

Registration FAQs

  • Unlike previous registrations, registrants in 2024 can update their registration at any time following their initial registration. After registering, you will be provided a unique link to revisit and upload your documents. If you lose this link, please contact us.

  • If you lost your registration link and need to provide more documents or information, please contact Kelli at Iron Dog - kelli@irondog.org


Registration Fees (Step 1)

You may pay your racer registration fee online, by mail, or in-person. During your registration, you will be prompted to select a method of payment. Your payment amount will be automatically calculated based on your race class and previous lottery participation.

Example from the Registration Form.

Payment screen from registration page for Pro Class.

If you select “Pay now with a debit/credit card,” you will be brought to a payment screen where you may enter your details. Racers can only pay for one registration at a time. If you wish to apply any previous race winnings, please contact the Iron Dog office for further instructions.

2024 Fee Schedule

  • 2024 Pro Class: $3,500 per racer, plus a 5% fuel surcharge fee of $175 per racer, plus a GPS refundable tracker fee of $200. Total Entry Fee $3,875 per racer. Note: There will be a 3% credit card fee charged ($116.25) for all credit card payments.

  • 2024 Expedition Class: $2,900 per rider, plus a 5% fuel surcharge fee $145 per rider, plus a GPS refundable tracker fee of $200. Total Entry Fee $3,245 per rider. Note: There will be a 3% credit card fee charged ($97.35) for all credit card payments.

  • 2024 Expedition Class (Lottery Entry): If you entered and won the Expedition Class Entry Lottery in March of 2023, your fees are discounted by your previous deposit. Total Entry Fee: $1,745.00. Note: There will be a 3% credit card fee charged ($52.35) for all credit card payments.

Note: Your GPS refund check ($200) will be mailed to you upon return of your GPS unit to the Iron Dog office.

In-Person & Mailed Payments

Please make all checks out and mail to:

Iron Dog Race Inc.
7100 Old Seward Hwy Ste C
Anchorage, AK 99518

For in-person check/cash payments, please visit the Iron Dog Office Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm. (907) 563-4414.

Please enclose the following amounts based on your race class:

  • Pro Class: $3,875

  • Expedition Class: $3,245

  • Expedition Class (Lottery Participation): $1,745

If you have any questions regarding the payment process, please contact Iron Dog below.


Racer Biography (Step 2)

Your Racer Bio form is DIFFERENT than your race entry registration form. You will need to complete BOTH forms. To complete your Bio click on the “RACER BIO” link below or go to register.irondograce.org/sign-in/

ALL participants - Last day to submit Bio/Sponsor information is December 5, 2023. Reminder- all previous submitted Bio’s have been cleared.

Your Bio information will appear in the annual published Race Program Guide &/or online Race Program Guide.

POLICY FOR 2024 - All Bio’s from past race participation will not be carried over to the next race. You will need to enter current information.

If you have raced before you can log in with the same email account and password. If you’re new, create a new email account and password. Contact us with any questions.


Race Rules

Review the official 2024 race rules.


Tech Inspection

The attached tech inspection form is what the tech inspection team will be using to tech you, your gear, and your snowmachine. Last updated: January 20, 2024.


Packing Checklist

Review the suggestion list of items to bring on the trail.


First Aid

Suggested approved first aid kit:

  1. Adventure Medical Kits, Sportsman Bighorn, SKU 0105-0388, 1lb, 7 oz.

  2. Adventure Medical Kits, Ultra-light & Watertight .9, SKU 0125-0290, 12 Oz.

  3. REI, Item #784609, 1-2 People, Multi-Day, 17 Oz.

  4. TMS Outdoor Trauma Kit, #IK-532661, 11 Oz.


Safety Laser

Suggested Approved Emergency Signal Laser

Retails at Hatcher Pass Polaris - Willow location: (907) 495-4639

Order Online: GreatLandLaser.com

  1. Reusable each year

  2. Can be transported safely through airports


Number Colors

Iron Dog Race strongly encourages all participants to wear helmets that display High Vis Colors over 75% of the surface area.

Participant’s helmets NO LONGER need to meet ISR specifications and be a minimum of (75%) blaze orange.

Racers can design their own helmets.

For suggestion only: Details for the blaze orange color.
Hex: #FF6600 / RGB: 255, 102, 0 / CMYK: 0, 0.6, 1, 0 / HSV: 24, 100, 1


This Event Participant Checklist is just a suggested guideline, it should not be used solely in preparation for the Iron Dog event. Other suggested preparation materials include, but are not limited to:

 

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