Join us at the
Iditarod Finish Line
​in  Alaska! 

Join Alaska Missions in our eighteenth year at the Iditarod finish line.  Our task is two-fold: reach the local musher sub-culture as well as the local indigenous populations of the Bering Straits Region.  

MUSHING COMMUNITY: Cheer on mushers crossing the finish line, permeate the volunteer force of the Iditarod, and help care for dropped dogs and race finishers. We function as the race's volunteer infrastructure for the Iditarod Trail Committee and enjoy a longstanding relationship of mutual trust and respect with the leadership of the Iditarod. 

LOCAL COMMUNITY OF NOME:   We serve the local indigenous populations on several fronts.  Varying from concessions at a large village basketball tourney, children's home, Women's Shelter, half-way house, and homeless shelter.... We meet needs to break down walls so that we can share Christ.  We hope to be able to bring hope & healing to the broken-hearted, and push back the darkness with the LIGHT of the World, JESUS.  

 WE WILL SERVE AND GIVE
over and over. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Early Bird Registration!
(All paperwork & fees must be received by Alaska Missions by 01/31/2024)
Week 1 = $1100 + Airfare
Week 2 = $950  + Airfare
​to Nome, AK BEFORE 01/31/2024.
Regular Registration
(Paperwork or fees received by Alaska Missions after 01/31/2024.)
Week 1 = $1150 + Airfare to Nome, Alaska
​Week 2 = $1000 + Airfare to Nome, Alaska

Iditarod 2025 Quickfacts

OTHER INFORMATION:
We partner with local church(es) in all of our outreach efforts. Bedding provided is a cot, sleeping bag, and a covered pillow. Our cooks provide great meals and our van fleet supplies the local transportation.
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TRAVEL ITINERARY: Pay attention to Flight Schedule 
We cannot accommodate early arrivals or late departures. Please review the Team Registration Packet prior to booking your flights. If you have any questions prior to booking please contact Brenda Crim 907-351-5654. 

FOOD WORKER CARD:
All workers must be certified in food handling. Go to https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/fss/food-worker-card/​  and get your food worker card online!

IDITAROD INFORMATION:
Go to www.iditarod.com learn more about this great race.

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS!
WEEK 1
Arrive Nome on  Friday, March 7th 
Depart Nome Thursday, March 13th

• Set up race area & dog lots, decorate race headquarters 
• welcome the champion and top finishers of the race
• Host concessions at the Village  Basketball Tourney
• Host Safety Patrol at night
• Assist at "Nest" Homeless Shelter
• Volunteer at other local service organizations

WEEK 2 
Arrive Nome Thursday, March 13th 
Depart Nome Tuesday, March 18th

• Host Iditarod Awards Banquet
• Host Concessions at Tourney's Championship Games
• Assist at "Nest" Homeless Shelter
• Assist at other local service organizations
• Breakdown the race area & dog lots
• Welcome the last of the race finishers when the "fanfare" has subsided. 
• Host the Red Lantern Banquet if needed