Iditarod standings 2026: Updated results, current leaderboard for Alaska dog sled race
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The 54th edition of the Iditarod is the most popular dog sled race in the world and ranks among the most grueling events in all of sports.
Depending on weather and trail conditions, races typically take between 8 and 15 days to complete. The fastest time ever recorded was seven days, 14 hours, 8 minutes, and 57 seconds by Dallas Seavey in 2021, while the longest winning time was 20 days, 15 hours, 1 minute, and 7 seconds, set by Carl Huntington in 1974.
This year, 36 mushers will cover nearly 1,000 miles—about 976 miles—across Alaska, traveling from Anchorage to Nome. Among them, 27 mushers are from Alaska, three represent other U.S. states, and six are international competitors. Twelve rookies will take on the challenge in this year’s grueling race.
The 2026 Iditarod is set to begin on Saturday, March 7, continuing the long-standing tradition of starting the race on the first Saturday in March.
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Iditarod standings 2025
Updated standings for the race will appear here once this year's event gets under way
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Iditarod map and route
There are two trails for the Iditarod dog race. The northern trail is used in even years, and the southern trail is used in odd years. The 2026 Iditarod will take place on the northern route, a map of which can be seen below.