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Stanley Robinson Wins the 2026 Junior Iditarod | Next Generation of Dog Mushing

  • March 7, 2026
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In this episode of the Mushing Podcast, host Robert Forto speaks with 2026 Junior Iditarod Champion Stanley Robinson of Robinson Racing Kennel in Nenana, Alaska. Stanley discusses what it felt like crossing the finish line of his first Junior Iditarod victory and how his dogs performed through the cold conditions of the 150-mile race.

Stanley comes from a deep mushing family background, with his sister a four-time Junior Iditarod champion and his father an Iditarod veteran. During the conversation, he talks about growing up on sled dogs, running traplines with his team, and managing race dogs alongside traditional working sled dogs.

The episode also explores a remarkable adventure Stanley took with his family traveling from Nenana to Nome along the Iditarod Trail, giving listeners a firsthand look at life on Alaska’s historic mushing routes.

Listeners will hear about Stanley’s race strategy, his lead dog Vicky, and what the future may hold, including a possible run in the Iditarod in the coming years.

📸 Photo Credit: Robinson Racing Kennel Facebook Page

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Favorite Song/Band/Artist: 80s rock, Bon Jovi

One piece of gear: My axe

Favorite trail snack: Dried Mangos

Favorite road-trip snack: Gummy bears and a Root Beer

 

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