The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race depicts the life-saving journey from Seward to Nome during the 1925 diphtheria epidemic.

2005 U.S. Snowshoe National Championships Events Schedule

Explore www.Anchorage.net/Events for a complete list of events happening in Anchorage. The following schedule is subject to change. Please review prior to departure to Anchorage, Alaska

Friday, March 4, 2005

Athlete Check-in, Event Registration & Course Preview
Kincaid Park, East Room, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Feb. 18 - March 6, 2005. Wild and wacky high latitude fun at one of the largest winter festivals in North America. Packed with more than 120 uniquely Alaskan activities, events range from outrageous to serious. Read more

Pre-championship Dinner
Sourdough Mining Company, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 5, 2005

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
4th Avenue and D Street, Downtown Anchorage, 10:00 a.m.
Starting Line Tours at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
Mushers and 1,000 dogs dash toward the Bering Sea coast through rugged remote mountain ranges, snow-capped forests and frozen lakes. It's 1,049 miles of pure adrenaline. Read more

Athlete Check-in, Event Registration & Course Preview
Kincaid Park, East/West Room, 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

5th Annual Nike ACG U.S. National Snowshoe Championships
5km Junior National Championships
10km Senior National Championships
Kincaid Park, 1:00 p.m.

Atlas Snowshoe's Citizen's 5km/10km Snowshoe Run/Walk events
Kincaid Park, 1:15 p.m.

ConocoPhillips Healthy Futures Kid's (12 and younger) Kilo Snowshoe Run/Walk event
Kincaid Park, 2:30 p.m.
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Awards Ceremony to follow competition
Kincaid Park, 3:00 p.m.

Adventure Sports Magazine USSSA Member's Meeting
Coast International Inn, 7 p.m.
Catered by Moose's Tooth Pizza

Sunday, March 6, 2005

Snowshoe Clinic
Conducted by REI and open to the public
Russian Jack Springs Park, 11 a.m. - noon

Athlete Check-in, Event Registration & Course Preview
Russian Jack Springs Park Main Lodge, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Tubb's Snowshoes 4 x 2.5km Snowshoe Team Relay 1 p.m.

Awards Ceremony to follow competition
3:00 p.m.

Tour of Anchorage
Rush hour takes on a whole new meaning during one of the largest ski marathons in North America. Glide into a pair of skis, grab some poles and dig-in. This cross-country race is for all abilities: 25K clasical reace; and 50K, 40K, and 25K freestyle races wind throughout scenic Anchorage. Read more