To run the 1,000-mile Iditarod sled dog race, a team of dogs need a ton of energy. And to do that, these dogs need to eat -- a lot! (Video by Alaska Public Media) | NPR

The world's most famous sled dog race — the Iditarod — got under way with 38 mushers and their canine teams in Anchorage, Alaska | Reuters

DASHING THROUGH THE AURORA: A sleigh ride to remember was captured when Silver Ace Sled Dog Kennel took its team on a training run just outside Fairbanks, Alaska on Dec 5. The aurora borealis guided the pups through the trail as they prepare for the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. #alaska #dogsledding #auroraborealis #foxweather | FOX Weather

🚨 100 DAYS TO GO! 🚨 The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® Ceremonial Start is right around the corner! 🐾❄️ On March 1, 2025, Anchorage will come alive as the world’s most iconic dog sled race kicks off and we cannot wait! 🛷 Get ready for unforgettable moments, high-energy crowds, and mushers racing toward history! So far, 30 mushers have signed up for the 2025 race, and we can’t wait to see this dynamic mix of seasoned veterans and eager rookies. There’s still time for more teams to join—wh