Iditarod standings 2024: Updated results, current leaderboard for Alaska dog sled race

The Iditarod continues to be the largest and most popular dog sled race in the world as it enters its 52nd year of competition.

“The Last Great Race on Earth” takes place in Alaska each year, as one musher and a team of 12-14 dogs race from Anchorage to Nome over an average of 8-15 days.

In order to qualify as a finisher, the musher needs at least five dogs pulling the sled across the finish line.

Iditarod standings 2024

The 52nd annual Iditarod began Saturday, March 2. This section will be updated daily with standings and results throughout the race.

As of March 4

See the full list of 2024 standings here.

Iditarod map and route

The Iditarod takes on two different routes depending on which year the race takes place.

During even years, the mushers will travel on the northern route through towns and cities such as Ruby and Galena. In odd years, they use the southern route through Anvik and Grayling.

Northern route

Southern route

Each route has different checkpoints, and the southern trail is slightly longer (998 miles) compared to the northern route (975 miles).