ANCHORAGE, Alaska (FEBRUARY 26, 2021) – Donlin Gold, a long-time sponsor of the Iron Dog race, congratulates all of the 2021 race teams on a safe and successful ride to and from Big Lake. The course is over 2,600 miles through the most challenging winter conditions, testing the survival skills of all who enter the […]
Donlin Gold Congratulates 2021 Iron Dog Racers Donlin Gold Congratulates 2021 Iron Dog Racers
Iron Dog Team #42, Barney Anselment and Amos Cruise, of Takotna and McGrath. Image-Donlin Gold
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (FEBRUARY 26, 2021) – Donlin Gold, a long-time sponsor of the Iron Dog race, congratulates all of the 2021 race teams on a safe and successful ride to and from Big Lake. The course is over 2,600 miles through the most challenging winter conditions, testing the survival skills of all who enter the race. The race is inherently challenging but racing in rural Alaska during a pandemic required additional safety precautions in response to COVID-19.
“We know there were extra challenges with COVID this year and we are deeply appreciative of the safety steps taken by all involved. These efforts ensured that each racer and community along the way stayed safe,” said Kristina Woolston, Donlin Gold External Affairs Manager.