Fifty-seven mushers have signed up for the 49th running of the 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, using a virtual process in lieu of the traditional musher signups at Iditarod headquarters in Wasilla, held on the last Saturday of June.
Early signers got a reduced entry fee, which was encouraged by the ITC to mitigate the economic impact of reduced summer tourism. Mushers had in past years signed up at the Iditarod picnic, which drew a large crowd of fellow mushers and race fans.
“Although there continues to be a struggle with a global pandemic, economic hardships and social unrest, the Iditarod is the embodiment of resolve and continues to anticipate change while still doubly down on the integrity, spirit and self-reliance of the race,” said Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach. “With considerably more mushers entered at sign up day than last year, we hope that we can provide unifying inspiration.”
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