dog mushing Alaska

Alaska's state sport is accessible to visitors year-round — from summer dog cart tours and kennel visits to winter sled dog rides and championship race watching at the Iditarod start and Fur Rendezvous. Here's how to experience dog mushing in Alaska.

Watch the Iditarod Ceremonial Start on 4th Avenue, discover the 1925 Serum Run history, and plan your sled dog culture experience in Anchorage 2026.