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This year, the T-Dog is finally achieving a goal we've been working toward for years: connecting Susan Butcher's two iconic homes in Fairbanks and Eureka, Alaska! We're thrilled to reopen historic trails between Minto, Eureka, and Manley for mushers to explore.
The new route brings a slightly different format while preserving the T-Dog spirit of self-supported wilderness travel, thoughtful dog care, and camaraderie.
The trail offers a little bit of everything! From challenging hill climbs between Minto and Manley, to the historic mail trail through dense forests and wide-open Minto Flats, to the final run upstream on the braided Tanana River.
Friday, March 19 | 8–10 PM | Minto Start
Following pre-race meetings and vet checks in Fairbanks, mushers will head to Minto for an evening trailhead start.
Teams will have 42–44 hours to travel approximately 160 miles self-supported to Nenana, managing their own run and rest schedules.
The first 75 miles take teams through historic Eureka, with an optional hospitality stop, before reaching a warm welcome and community celebration in Manley Hot Springs. From there, it's another 85 miles to Nenana, with hospitality at the historic Tolovana Roadhouse.
Sunday, March 21 | 4 PM | Nenana Restart
There is no mandatory rest requirement in Nenana. Mushers decide how best to manage their teams throughout the journey.
Whatever your strategy, the goal is the same: to have you and your team rested, ready, and eager for that final run up the Tanana!
Teams may not depart Nenana before 4 PM (restart details TBD). From there, it's approximately 50 miles upstream to the finish at Trail Breaker Kennel in Fairbanks!
Rules can be found here.
Please review and sign the mandatory waivers and T-Dog Code of Conduct.
If you would like your photo featured in our participant gallery, please upload your photo here: https://forms.gle/6Ws5B5NV8A2FgJWy8
Official participant lists will be announced Monday, October 26.
Submitting your registration does not automatically guarantee a spot on the roster. All registrations are subject to review, and the T-Dog reserves the right to refuse registration to a participant.
If the race is full (sold out) and you would like to join the waitlist, please send an email to info@tdogalaska.org with your name and contact information. Be sure to note what race/distance you are entering the waitlist for.
This year, the T-Dog is finally achieving a goal we've been working toward for years: connecting Susan Butcher's two iconic homes in Fairbanks and Eureka, Alaska! We're thrilled to reopen historic trails between Minto, Eureka, and Manley for mushers to explore.
The new route brings a slightly different format while preserving the T-Dog spirit of self-supported wilderness travel, thoughtful dog care, and camaraderie.
The trail offers a little bit of everything! From challenging hill climbs between Minto and Manley, to the historic mail trail through dense forests and wide-open Minto Flats, to the final run upstream on the braided Tanana River.
Friday, March 19 | 8–10 PM | Minto Start
Following pre-race meetings and vet checks in Fairbanks, mushers will head to Minto for an evening trailhead start.
Teams will have 42–44 hours to travel approximately 160 miles self-supported to Nenana, managing their own run and rest schedules.
The first 75 miles take teams through historic Eureka, with an optional hospitality stop, before reaching a warm welcome and community celebration in Manley Hot Springs. From there, it's another 85 miles to Nenana, with hospitality at the historic Tolovana Roadhouse.
Sunday, March 21 | 4 PM | Nenana Restart
There is no mandatory rest requirement in Nenana. Mushers decide how best to manage their teams throughout the journey.
Whatever your strategy, the goal is the same: to have you and your team rested, ready, and eager for that final run up the Tanana!
Teams may not depart Nenana before 4 PM (restart details TBD). From there, it's approximately 50 miles upstream to the finish at Trail Breaker Kennel in Fairbanks!
Rules can be found here.
Please review and sign the mandatory waivers and T-Dog Code of Conduct.
If you would like your photo featured in our participant gallery, please upload your photo here: https://forms.gle/6Ws5B5NV8A2FgJWy8
Official participant lists will be announced Monday, October 26.
Submitting your registration does not automatically guarantee a spot on the roster. All registrations are subject to review, and the T-Dog reserves the right to refuse registration to a participant.
If the race is full (sold out) and you would like to join the waitlist, please send an email to info@tdogalaska.org with your name and contact information. Be sure to note what race/distance you are entering the waitlist for.