35K views · 461 reactions | As teams from the United States, Canada, and beyond prepare for the 45th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, it's important to remember how special all of the participants in the race are. In this segment of Iditarod Insider's 'Why They Run', Four-time Iditarod Champion Jeff King shares his experiences with a great long distance athlete and friend. | The Iditarod | Facebook

🚨🎉 ONLY 50 DAYS until the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race® Ceremonial Start! 🎉🚨 The countdown is officially on! Across Alaska, mushers and their incredible dog teams are deep in preparation—logging training miles, fine-tuning gear, and building the bond that carries them 1,000 miles up the historic Iditarod Trail. 🐾🏔️ Behind the scenes, race planning is in full swing. Trail crews are gearing up, checkpoints are coming together, volunteers are stepping up, and the dedicated teams that mak