Justin Olnes’ team isn't leading the pack this year, but the musher says he’s on a mission to showcase all the talent and potential that was previously hidden away in Alaska’s shelters.

Officials with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race announced on Friday that a 4-year-old female collapsed on the trail and died, marking the first dog death in the 2025 race. Officials say the dog, Ventana,

More mushers dropped out of the race Friday, bringing the total number of scratches to five so far, out of a field of 33 competitors.

A dog has died in 37 of the 53 editions of the famous sled dog race, which spans more than 1,000 miles in Alaska.

A 4-year-old dog in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race collapsed and died Friday afternoon, according to race officials. It’s the first dog death of the 2025 race. In a statement, race officials said the dog,