Hall of Fame: Barrow Morgan
Barrow Morgan had a unique ability to get people excited about the Iron Dog. From establishing relationships in villages to opening his shop to racers, Barrow provided unparalleled support for many...
View ArticleHall of Fame: Sherry Smith & April Reilly
Sherry and April earned their title as early pioneers for the Iron Dog. Without the dedication and volunteer commitment, the race would have met an early end. Sherry and April combined their spirits,...
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Hall of Fame: Ray Debenham
A former racer and Board member, Ray has been our volunteer checker at Galena and host sponsor of our Anchorage headquarters for many years. Ray became involved around 1995 when ran his first race in...
View ArticleHall of Fame: Dick Newton
A long time volunteer living in Takotna, Dick has managed the Ophir checkpoint with his wife Jan and local school kids since the late 1980s. Ophir, an old mining town, is considered one of the most...
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Hall of Fame: Butch Novak
Butch’s experience with the Iron Dog Race began as a competitor in the trophy class. He raced with his partner Phil Williams in 1996, 1997, and 1999. Following the 1997 race Butch felt so strongly...
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Hall of Fame: Mark Carr
Mark Carr has one of the best records in Iron Dog history. He entered his first race in 1994, finishing 4th with Dusty Van Meter. He raced again in 1995 and 1996 but did not finish. In 1997, he teamed...
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Randy Moss
Hall of Fame Inductee: Randy Moss Randy Moss arrived in Alaska in 1970 and one of the first people he met was Iron Dog Hall of Famer Ray Debenham. Ray and Randy became good friends and explored Alaska...
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Bob Gilman
Hall of Fame Inductee: Bob Gilman Bob Gilman moved from Montana to Alaska in 1978 at the age of 16. He found his way to the Kotzebue area and began running a trapline in the Kobuk Valley. He put on a...
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Rod Frank
Hall of Fame Inductee: Rod Frank Rod Frank has one of the best records in Iron Dog history. Teamed with Iron Dog Hall of Famer John Faeo, he won the first race in 1984 and was the first racer across...
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Goomy Anderson
Hall of Fame Inductee: Goomy Anderson Allan “Goomy” Anderson II has lived in McGrath all his life. His father and his uncle were top Iditarod mushers known as the Flying Anderson Brothers. “Goomy”...
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