Former champion Pete Kaiser joins Iditarod 54 just 3 weeks ahead of race

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A former race champion has thrown his hat — or headlamp — into the ring for the upcoming 54th running of the Iditarod.

Bethel’s Pete Kaiser will join the field of 37 mushers for his 16th attempt in the 1,000-mile race to Nome after sitting out in 2025.

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