The first step to participating in the 2025 Iron Dog Race is to complete your online racer registration.
Required Documents
NEW FOR 2025 RACE: You will need the following documents completed and ready to upload during your registration. You may scan and upload, or you may take a picture with your phone. Please retain all original copies.
FORM A: Release & Waiver Of Liability & Indemnity - Download Form
Notary Required - Please seek a notary. Iron Dog cannot provide notary services for the 2025 race registration.
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.
FORM E: W-9 Form - Download Form
Pro-class only. Form must be signed.
FORM F: Notification of the Rules Form - Digital Signature during Registration
Review the rules here
FORM G: Current First Aid Card & CPR Certification Card
American Red Cross online course CPR/First Aid cards accepted. Must be valid during the race.
FORM H: ISR Racing (International Snowmobile Racing) Membership Card/Number. A designated link for the Iron Dog Race can be found under “Type of Race”. Choose this option.
Become a member at their website. Become a Member →
During registration, you will be prompted to pay your race entry fees online. You may also mail a check to Iron Dog. Learn More →
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.
2025 Fee Schedule
2025 Pro Class: $3,475.00 per rider
+ $250.00 Refundable GPS Tracker Deposit
+ $280.00 Non-Refundable Fuel Surcharge
= $4005.00 (Total Check/Cash)
+ 3% Credit/Debit Card Fee of $120.00
= $4125.00 (Total Credit/Debit)
2025 Expedition Class: $2,900.00 per rider
+ $250.00 Refundable GPS Tracker Deposit
+ $217.00 Non-Refundable Fuel Surcharge
= $3,367.00 (Total Check/Cash)
+ 3% Credit/Debit Card Fee of $101.00
= $3468.00 (Total Credit/Debit)
Note: Your GPS refund check ($250) will be mailed to you upon return of your GPS unit to the Iron Dog office after the race. Participants must return GPS units & mounts within 30 days (March 23, 2025) of finish or will forfeit their $250 GPS deposit to Iron Dog Race, Inc.
Pay Registration online
During your racer registration, you will have the option to pay online using a credit or debit card. Please select the following option on the Registration Fee step. You may only pay for one registration at a time. If you are paying for more than one registration, please contact us / (907) 563-4414.
Example from the Registration Form.
Payment screen from registration page for Pro Class.
A receipt will be emailed to you after payment.
In-Person & Mailed Payments
Check payments are due by September 30, 2024. 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. Phone: (907) 563-4414.
Please enclose the following amounts based on your race class:
Pro Class: $4,005
Expedition Class: $3,367
Your Racer Biography & Profile is DIFFERENT than your race entry registration form. You will need to complete BOTH forms.
Your Racer Profile can be completed before December 1, 2024. This information appears on the Race Tracking App and on the printed Iron Dog Guide.
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.
Review the official 2025 race rules.
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.
Review the suggestion list of items to bring on the trail.
Suggested approved first aid kit:
Adventure Medical Kits, Sportsman Bighorn, SKU 0105-0388, 1lb, 7 oz.
Adventure Medical Kits, Ultra-light & Watertight .9, SKU 0125-0290, 12 Oz.
REI, Item #784609, 1-2 People, Multi-Day, 17 Oz.
TMS Outdoor Trauma Kit, #IK-532661, 11 Oz.
Suggested Approved Emergency Signal Laser
Retails at Hatcher Pass Polaris - Willow location: (907) 495-4639
Order Online: GreatLandLaser.com
Reusable each year
Can be transported safely through airports
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:
Iron Dog Current Event Rules
ISR Rules, Snowmobile Owners Manual
Veteran Race Assistance
Iron Dog Rookie Workshop - December 16, 2024
Local Snowmobile Dealers
State of Alaska and Government Websites
Iron Dog Website
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