Jr. Iditarod

05/12/2026

JR IDITAROD went to bingo last week!!!
We give THANK’S to Big Valley Bingo for their support of the Jr Iditarod!!!! 🐾💕

Congrat’s to trail manager Richard on winning the first bingo game and taking home $750.!!!!!!!! 🐾💕

04/24/2026

04/19/2026

🐾 Calling for all Jr. Iditarod memories! 🐾

As we prepare to celebrate the 50th year of the Jr. Iditarod in 2027, we’re putting together a special slideshow to honor the incredible history of this race—and we need your help!

If you have photos from the past 49 years, we’d love to see them. Whether it’s dog teams, mushers, volunteers, behind-the-scenes moments, or snapshots that capture the spirit of the race, your memories can help tell this story.

Please email your photos to: [email protected]
(Be sure to include any details you can—year, names, location, or a short description!) Don't have it digitally? Then take a shot of it with your phone camera with low overhead light and have the photo fill the frame.

If you were involved in the past (musher, volunteer, supporter), email a short quote or thoughts of your experience with Jr. Iditarod.

Let’s come together to celebrate 50 years of dedication, adventure, and community. Thank you for helping us make this milestone unforgettable!

03/20/2026

Join us in the breathtaking Alaskan outdoors as we embark on the 2026 JR Iditarod 150 Mile, one of the toughest sled dog races in the world. This iconic even...

03/06/2026

This year, 14-year-old Stanley Robinson wonw the 2026 Jr. Iditarod, a smaller version of the iconic Iditarod for teens held last weekend. His older sister, Emily Robinson, is a four-time winner of the Jr. Iditarod.

03/03/2026

Stanley Robinson, 14, won his first Jr. Iditarod race to and from Knik Lake, earning Rookie of the Year honors. His sister Emily, a four-time champion, adds to the family’s

03/02/2026

Congratulations to this year’s recipient of the Pike Dog Wellness Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Jr. Iditarod: Keira Irish

This award recognizes a young musher who demonstrates exceptional dog care while maintaining a competitive team.
The recipient receives a $2,000 scholarship in support of their continued education and commitment to mushing excellence, along with three tickets to the Iditarod Musher Banquet in Anchorage, where they will be honored during race week.

We thank Pike Dog Wellness for their commitment through 2030 and for championing the values that keep our sport strong — integrity, responsibility, and respect for the dogs.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

We had a fantastic 2026 Jr. Iditarod, our 49th year of the event. A BIG thank you to all the mushers, their supporters, our sponsors, the incredible volunteers, the Jr. Iditarod Board and all of those enthusiastic & amazing dogs.

Here are our 2026 Jr. Iditarod Final Standings & Special Awards:
1. Stanley Robinson
2. Isaac Redington
3. Thale Randall
4. Mckena Hanson
5. Addy Pederson
6. Rosemary Maixner
7. Keira Irish
8. Sam Perez
9. Hazel Sutton
10. Torleif Bentzen

Rookie of the Year: Stanley Robinson
Sportsmanship Award: Sam Perez
Pike Dog Wellness Humanitarian Award: Keira Irish
Blue Harness Lead Dog Award: Magpie - Hazel Sutton's team
Red Lantern: Torleif Bentzen