Jr. Iditarod

Iditarod 2026: What it's like to grow up in a sled dog racing family This year, 14-year-old Stanley Robinson wonw the 2026 Jr. Iditarod, a smaller version of the iconic Iditarod for teens held last weekend. His older sister, Emily Robinson, is a four-time winner of the Jr. Iditarod.

We had a fantastic 2026 Jr. Iditarod, our 49th year of the event. A BIG thank you to all the mushers, their supporters, our sponsors, the incredible volunteers, the Jr. Iditarod Board and all of those enthusiastic & amazing dogs.

Here are our 2026 Jr. Iditarod Final Standings & Special Awards:
1. Stanley Robinson
2. Isaac Redington
3. Thale Randall
4. Mckena Hanson
5. Addy Pederson
6. Rosemary Maixner
7. Keira Irish
8. Sam Perez
9. Hazel Sutton
10. Torleif Bentzen

Rookie of the Year: Stanley Robinson
Sportsmanship Award: Sam Perez
Pike Dog Wellness Humanitarian Award: Keira Irish
Blue Harness Lead Dog Award: Magpie - Hazel Sutton's team
Red Lantern: Torleif Bentzen