2011 Iditarod Rules and Forms for Mushers Are Now Available

The 2011 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Rules and application forms are now available for mushers who are interested in entering to run IDITAROD XXXIX. Please take a moment to read and complete the information provided below.

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The Iditarod Trail International Sled Dog Race shall be a race for dog mushers meeting the entry qualifications as set forth by the Board of Directors of the Iditarod Trail Committee, Inc.

Recognizing the aptitude and experience necessary and the varying degrees of monetary support and residence locations of mushers, with due regard to the safety of mushers, the humane care and treatment of dogs and the orderly conduct of the race, the Trail Committee shall encourage and maintain the philosophy that the race be constructed to permit as many qualified mushers as possible who wish to enter and contest the Race to do so.

The object of the race is to determine which musher and dogs can cover the race in the shortest time under their own power and without aid of others. That is determined by the nose of the first dog to cross the finish line. To that end, the Iditarod Trail Committee has established these rules and policies to govern the race.

Forms Required at Time of Entry

Many of the musher forms are dated. Dates are listed with the materials. Be sure to get your paperwork into the office well ahead of deadlines. Be sure to check this page often for new forms and information that you will need to know. The forms on this list are required at the time of payment of entry fee in order to be considered an entrant.

Sponsors, Banquet & Membership Forms (required)

  • Sponsor Forms (16k PDF): Print as many as you need and turn in as often as you need to. For inclusion in the Race Guide, we must have your sponsors turned in by December 15, 2009.
  • Membership Form (12k PDF): Should be turned in as soon as possible to be sure your membership is updated.

Paperwork Regarding Dog Care & Dropped Dogs (required)

  • Local Contact (24k PDF): Both must be filled out by two different contacts. Due prior to food drop.
  • Veterinarian Letter (36k PDF): This needs to be signed by the veterinarian that does the pre-race veterinary checkup. Due by date of Official Pre-Race Veterinary Check.
  • Questionnaire (16k PDF): We frequently get asked if mushers need booties or meat etc. This questionnaire puts you on the lists for your needs. Please return as soon as possible as we are already getting asked about mushers needing booties.

Attention 2011 Rookies: Complete The Paperwork Below (required)

  • Rookie Reference Letter (13k PDF): This must be signed by an Iditarod veteran and turned in to the Iditarod Trail Committee.
  • Musher Assessment Form (75k PDF): This form should be completed by the Race Marshal and the Chief Veterinarian for your qualifying races. They can be sent to the Iditarod Trail Committee by the officials who complete and sign them, or mushers can turn them in when they sign up, along with the other forms necessary for entering the Race.