Rookie and veteran Iditarod mushers preparing for 2023 race

WASILLA — The Iditarod draws dedicated athletes from across the world and the 2023 race is no exception.

Rookie and veteran mushers from all walks of life are signing up for ever growing competitive field.

According to information from the latest Iditarod Podcast, longtime musher Wade Marrs is returning to the field.

Marrs was born and raised in Knik and recently moved to Solon Springs, Wisconsin. That hasn’t kept him from the becoming call of the wild offered during the Last Great Race.

In addition to completing 11 Iditarod races with four top 10 placements, Marrs has served on the Iditarod’s Iditarod’s Board of Directors, the Iditarod Official Finishers Club as president and the Iditarod Rules Committee.

Iditarod Trail Committee officials indicated that they’re looking forward to welcoming Marrs and all the other veteran and rookie mushers in the 51st race.

2023 Iditarod mushers will follow the Southern Route.

All mushers that apply to compete in the Iditarod are required to go through the qualifying review board before their entry is officially accepted for the Race. Registration closes Nov. 30.

Follow the Iditarod on social media and visit the recent center on their official website for updates.

For more information, visit iditarod.com.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman reporter Jacob Mann at jacob.mann@frontiersman.com