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February 27, 2021 by

For one final time you can follow along the Iditarod Trail with us and get SPK-centric coverage right here!

We are unashamedly focused on Aliy and her team and will give you some behind the scenes info as well as current race updates at least twice a day during the race. I (Moira) will cover the race from here in New Zealand using the Iditarod’s Insider coverage and other local Alaska news sources, including Iditarod’s partner broadcast media outlet, KTUU.

You can follow us on Facebook if that’s your jam, and we occasionally update our Instagram page with new and different images.

In terms of information about returned dogs (dogs that have been returned to Anchorage from Aliy’s team during the race) I will bring you that information as soon as it is confirmed to me; I don’t like to speculate so will wait until I have confirmation to post here. Often we will learn that a dog has been returned but we may not find out who it is for a while. It can take time for them to catch a flight (sometimes two flights depending on what checkpoint they are at) and be checked out by the vet team in Anchorage before they are released to our SPK-Anchorage Coordinators Linda and Midnight. We appreciate your patience as we will try to bring you this information as quickly as we can.

If you would like to follow other kennels and racers, their websites, Facebook and Twitter are good places to go for information. We won’t really be commenting too much on other teams here.

We also don’t really go for speculating on strategic decisions and trying to predict outcomes here. There are many better-qualified people to do that so take a look for them, some on Facebook or on their kennel websites. Find a commentator or group you like and follow along with them. That’s what we do!

If you are able, we really recommend purchasing an Iditarod Insider subscription. Not only will you get up to date info and videos directly from the trail, but you will also be supporting the Last Great Race. If you are not in a position to purchase a subscription they do often have free content, and their ‘Current Standings’ are available to all. The Iditarod also has active Social Media pages so check them out.

If you are an educator, the Iditarod has plenty to offer to help you bring the race to your classroom. Start at https://iditarod.com/edu/ and go from there.

It’s also a good idea to have a really good poke around the iditarod.com website – there are many hidden gems under each tab such as the Dog Care information tab and this Media Guide (click link).

We hope you enjoy following along with us again this year.

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For those of you asking… no, it is not possible for me to travel to Alaska this year to physically support Aliy and the team. Yes, it is heartbreaking to not be there for their last run down the trail but the world is weird and for all other reasons I’m pretty okay with being in New Zealand right now. I will follow closely and have taken the week off work so I can fully focus on bringing you SPK coverage.

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  • I am so ready for the race. First year in a few I haven’t been on the road having to watch recaps after I got home. Can’t wait to watch livestream start! Go Dawgs and Aliy go!

  • Wishing you a great run, Aliy and teammates. The Straw Ladies are with you all the way!

    Love,
    L&C

  • Really respect and admire your history in the Iditarod, Aliy, especially with regard to ethics and caring for your dogs. No matter the outcome of when and in what order the finish line is crossed, you will always be the ultimate winner and the absolute image of what a great competitor should be.

  • We are ready!! What a ride it’s been all these years….and here we go with her…one…last…time!

  • Follow You Red team, did it for many years.
    Have a Great & Safe race.
    Hi, from Florida,
    Brita .
    (Have Inside Plus , with GPS )

  • Thanks Moira in ahead of your great coverage! Hugs to Lydia and the others as well. Insider Plus with GPS is the way to go helping the Iditarod in every way. It is truly the Last Great Race! Go Aliy and those precious Dogs!
    With You All The Way!!

  • Glad you took the week off Moira so that you and Lydia can absorb every moment of Aliy’s Last Great Race! Thanks in advance for your coverage. Getting “psyched” in Virginia for this finale. Best wishes SPK for a safe & speedy race!!
    XOXO Commando❣️

  • Thank you Moira for all you do and have done! I’m ready to follow Aliy’s last ID adventure. Who would have thought this final run would be under the current circumstances. Strange times!

    Go Team! I hope you can feel the energy behind you from all over the world!

  • Thank you so much Moira for your long contributions to SPK and its legion of fans. I am still suffering withdrawal–already!!–and it is going to be hard. Very few of us can be there this final race and that is sad too but the world is changing and e simply have to adjust althouuh I say not all change is progress! I hope you will kind of stay in touch for at least awhile and as there are fans for old railroads (I am big for ATSF) that have sites and groups, maybe we can form an SPK Love group or fan club or something!! Vurtual hugs to you, Moira, to Aliy and to all.

  • Thank you Moira for all that you do for SPK throughout the years! Ready to follow along one last time. Bring on the win Aliy!!🏆

  • Feeling excited but a little sad , for SPK ‘s last Iditarod . But l have my ultimate insider and converted all the broadcast times to Australian ( Melbourne) time , so l don’t miss anything . Happy trails Aliy and doggies all the best from Joanne and Denali , Melbourne , Australia 🐾🐾

  • Thank you Moira. I will be following Aliy and team here and on Iditarod Insider. All the best Aliy And SPK Team <3

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