Overview
Nome is home and the pause in the chaos of the longest, toughest snowmachine race. Pro Class teams will lead the way into Nome followed by the Expedition Class and Ambassador riders. Racers are expected to begin arriving on Tuesday February 17 and Wednesday February 18, 2026. Festivities will take place in Nome on Wednesday February 18, 2026 with Wrenching in the Nome City Garage and a Halfway Ceremony and Banquet in the Nome Mini Convention Center. The Pro Class will depart Southbound on Thursday February 19, 2026.
Discounted fares are available for fans, family and friends attending the Halfway Events in Nome thanks to Alaska Airlines. Click Here for More Info →
Details
Date & Time
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
4:00 P.M.
Sponsors
Official sponsors of the Iron Dog Race Nome Halfway Ceremonies and Banquet include:
Alaska Airlines Discount Code
Meeting Name: 2026 Iron Dog Fairbanks Finish / 2026 Iron Dog Nome Halfway Banquet
Meeting Fare Code: ECMO860
Departure City(s): Any Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air/Hawaiian Airlines Intra-Alaska city
Meeting City: Fairbanks, Alaska / Nome, Alaska
Not Included: Any other city
Beginning Travel Date: February 18, 2026
Last Travel Date: February 25, 2026
Meeting Fare Rules:
Your group is entitled to a 7% discount off Alaska Airlines published fares (except companion and other promotional fares).
You may book and ticket on the blackout dates but no discount will apply.
Any change or cancellation after ticketing is subject to a service charge. All fare rules and additional blackout dates of the fare apply.
All tickets must be issued online or by the Alaska Airlines Group desk.
A $15.00 service fee will apply to any tickets issued by the Group Desk.
Discount designed in the contract are valid on all flights marketed by Alaska Airlines and operated by Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Horizon Air or SkyWest. Not valid on sub-contracted code share flights.
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