The Iron Dog Recreational (‘Trail’) Class is unique in that it is not a competitive race. It follows the Historic and Scenic Iditarod Trail from Big Lake to Nome. Teams are required to be a minimum of two persons on their own snowmobiles. Recreational Class participants encounter much of the same challenges of the Professional Class without the competitive pressure of the race. The teams in this class start two days before the Professional Class and meet up with them in Nome. A Halfway Pro Class and Finishing Trail Class “Celebration Banquet” is held Wednesday evening in Nome.