Billionaire's entry in 2026 Iditarod draws mixed reactions from mushers

Billionaire's entry in 2026 Iditarod draws mixed reactions from mushers

Mushers pose for a photo at the Iditarod Trail Committee’s 2026 sign-up event. (Photo courtesy of Siri Raitto) Among the 22 mushers who have signed up so far for the 2026 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is a longtime backer competing under modified rules. Norwegian businessman Kjell Inge Røkke’s entry is drawing mixed feelings from the dog mushing community. “My initial reaction was a billionaire just bought his way into this race,” six-time Iditar…