Has Anyone Ever Died in the Iditarod?

How many dogs have died in the Iditarod?

Up to half of the dogs who start the race don't finish because they're too ill, injured, or exhausted to go on—and more than 150 dogs have died as a result of the race, not including countless others who were killed simply because they weren't fast enough or who died while chained up during the off-season.

Did any dogs die in the 2020 Iditarod?

796 dogs started the 2020 Iditarod. 488 dogs dropped out of the race. There were no reported deaths during the race. Only 308 dogs were able to finish.