IDITAROD 2022 / PRE RACE GALA SHOW / QRILL PAWS LIVE

Live from the 2022 Iditarod race in Alaska, US.
This is the pre-race Gala, presenting all this years mushers and also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Iditarod.

The race begins Saturday March 5th with the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage.

The so called re-start (or real start) will be Sunday March 6th when the mushers and their teams of 14 dogs each take out from Willow and into the alaskan wilderness. They have a 1000 mile long journey ahead, with the goal to reach the little town of Nome within around 9 days.

Iditarod is the worlds most legendary long distance sled dog race.
It is part of the QRILL PAWS series of legendary international mushing events.

Find all info and 24/7 GPS tracking here:
qrillpaws.com

- What is QRILLPAWS? -
QRILLPAWS brings the excitement, joy and extreme performance from the most exotic dog mushing races to a worldwide audience.

Learning from the elite – training, nutrition, welfare
QRILL PAWS is looking to inspire and influence regular, everyday dog owners — shining a light on the practices of elite dog mushers and the exceptional dog care they provide. The dog mushers will inspire and be a great example for dog owners around the world in regards to training, nutrition, general welfare and guidelines for their own dogs.

Rob Urbach, CEO of The Iditarod said: “We are proud to be a part of QRILL PAWS, along with the Femund Race and John Beargrease. With the investments in digital visualization technology and innovative television production, we have great confidence that we will be showcasing our sport in a more experiential and compelling way.”

Showcasing the Sport
"This sport has everything; interaction between dogs and humans, amazing Arctic settings, the challenges this extreme environment presents, the exotic places with ancient histories and rich cultural tapestries — all combined with the adventures of completing these races, will provide a magnificent product for audiences worldwide. For us, it will be important to show the joy the dogs have while racing down the trail and the competence these dog mushers embody,” says Matts Johansen of Aker BioMarine, the main sponsor behind the QRILL PAWS initiative.

About the Qrill Pet Arctic World Series
QRILL PAWS will highlight the sport of long-distance dog mushing. The aim is to help the sport and the mushing community to grow and to strengthen the separate race organizations, as well as showcase the worldclass dog care that the sport is famous for.


The organiser of the QRILL PAWS is the Norwegian company Aker BioMarine.
Aker BioMarine is a biotech innovator and Antarctic krill-harvesting company, dedicated to improving human and planetary health. The company develops krill-based ingredients for nutraceutical, aquaculture, and animal feed applications. The company’s fully transparent value chain stretches from sustainable krill harvesting in pristine Antarctic waters through its Montevideo logistics hub, Houston production plant, and all the way to customers around the world. Aker BioMarine is fully owned by the Norwegian holding company Aker ASA, an industrial pioneer since its establishment in 1841.

QRILL Pet is the brand name for Aker BioMarine’s high quality nutrition for pets. Dog owners can take advantage of this ingredient in dog food brands all over the world. Look for the ”Powered by QRILL Pet” logo on the package.


Contact persons:
Aker BioMarine, owner and organiser:
Sigmund Nordal, Head of Qrill Paws, sigmund.nordal@akerbiomarine.com / (+47) 99011480

QRILL PAWS events:
John Beargrease: @rgrease.com
Femundløpet: @undlopet.no
Iditarod Trail Committee: Rob Urbach, CEO, @ch@iditarod.com