Green flag is about to drop on 40th running of Iron Dog Race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mike Vasser

7100 Old Seward Highway, Unit C, Anchorage, AK  99518

907-563-4414

Email: director@irondog.org

Website: https://www.irondog.org

Anchorage, Alaska – Feb. 4, 2024.  The Green Flag in the 40th Running of The World’s Longest, Toughest Snowmobile Race will drop in Big Lake, Alaska, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 10 a.m., followed by the Expedition Class Start. 

Racers in the 2024 Pro Class will travel 2,500 miles, starting in Big Lake. The Pro Class racers travel over the Alaska Range to the Yukon River, then cut overland toward the Bering Sea coast. Once on the coast, they travel to Koyuk then to Kotzebue via the “Red Dog Loop.” From Kotzebue, racers head south, reaching the halfway point in Nome. After leaving Nome, Pro Class Racers will reverse course to finish back in Big Lake.

The 2024 Pro Class Field includes 24 Teams and six past champions including Nick Olstad (six- time champion), Chirs Olds, Todd Palin, Marc McKenna, Tyler Aklestad (four-time champions) and Mike Morgan (two-time champion).  See the full roster here.

Riders in the 2024 Expedition Class will travel 1,049 miles north to Nome. There are 38 riders in the 2024 Expedition field.  See the full roster here.

Prior to the Pro and Expedition Class departures, on Thursday February 15, 2024, the Iron Dog Ambassador Team will depart from Big Lake, traveling the trail to Nome.  Meet Team #99, the 2024 Iron Dog Ambassador Team here.

All participants in the 2024 Iron Dog are expected to arrive into Nome, Alaska, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. 

For additional information, to offer volunteer services or to sponsor this Iconic Alaskan Event and ensure the tradition continues please contact director@irondog.org, or call 907-563-4414.