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VIDEOS
Inside the 52nd Iditarod
Race CEO Rob Urbach WG91 talks livestream logistics, remote rescues, and building a dog-brand empire.
Reinventing the Last Great Race
Celebrating 50 runs in 2022, the Iditarod continues to break new trail
The climate crisis is eating away at the trail of the world’s most famous dog-sled race
Pandemic aside, change is coming to Alaska’s 1,000-mile Iditarod race as the climate crisis..
A Socially Distanced Dogsled Race Is Trickier Than You’d Think
Iditarod organizers have worked hard to keep participants and local communities Covid-free…
Rob Urbach, CEO of the Iditarod
While in High School Rob Urbach was inspired by reading an article in Sports Illustrated…
Iditarod preps for any scenario as 2021 race plans proceed
The world’s most famous sled dog race will go forward in 2021, and amid the ongoing pandemic…
Rob Urbach ’85 and The Last Great Race on Earth Adventure, Athlete Finds A New Finish Line
Iditarod. The name conjures images like no other sporting event: blinding white terrain…
Iditarod joins new international race circuit in an effort to increase exposure, showcase dog care
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is joining a new international race circuit…
Iditarod changes tack, will meet with animal welfare leader
The new head of Alaska’s Iditarod plans to meet with a leader of an animal welfare group…
Iditarod welcomes passionate new CEO
The Iditarod Trail Committee named 57-year-old Rob Urbach its new CEO at the Iditarod Headquarters…
Iditarod Trail Committee announces Rob Urbach as new CEO
The Iditarod Trail Committee announced Saturday that Rob Urbach will lead the 2020 Iditarod as CEO…
Rob Urbach: Walking The Walk
For USA Triathlon CEO Rob Urbach, triathlon is more than a job…
10 Most Influential People in a Triathlon
Our Daily Lives as triathletes are impacted by scores of people…
‘Not compromising one iota’: Iditarod officials look to altered 2021 race
Iditarod race officials said Monday they are working on several different mitigation…
Pandemic Forces Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race To Make Changes
The Iditarod is underway in Alaska, but the rules have been a little different as organizers…
PODCASTS
Dogs Lead the Way for The Last Great Race
Meet Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach who manages the iconic dog race. Learn about this incredible half a century old event and the amazing collaboration between man and dog. Heidi and Rob discuss how veterinarians, cutting edge animal care specialists, nutritionists, mushers and technology experts, and more partner to organize and run The Last Great Race.
Rob Urbach, CEO of the Iditarod has been driving relevance, thought leadership and innovation in leading the “Last Great Race on Earth” for the past two years.
The Idtiarod is 50 years old and steeped in folklore and history. A 1000+ mile dog sled race across the Alaska wilderness is an endurance event like no other on the planet. For woman and man, “the mushers”, each driving a 14 member team of very serious athletes, sled dogs, the obstacles are dizzying.
Rob Urbach: CEO of the Famous Iditarod Race in Alaska…
How did guest Rob Urbach get involved in competitive sports? “I’ve worked in the sports business my entire career. But I was a triathlete…
Rob Urbach-CEO of Iditarod-Former CEO of USA Triathlon
Rob is currently the CEO of the Iditarod and for most of us the Iditarod conjures images like no other sporting event…
The Iditarod 2021 and The Frozen Ground!
Iditarod CEO, Rob Urbach, updates us on the 49th Iditarod in 2021!
Rob Urbach- CEO of USA Triathlon
Today on Executives After Hours Rob Urbach, CEO of USA Triathlon. Rob and I chat about a host of topics..
The Iditarod XLVIII – Behind the Curtain!
Rob Urbach, CEO Iditarod Trail Committee, along with the Iditarod Nation faced the challenge a COVID-19…
Interview with Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach
Join hosts Robert Forto and Alex Stein as they speak to Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach..
Iditapod bonus: Anchorage interview with Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach
This year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will be the first for its new CEO Rob Urbach, who took over in July…
The best question to as Rob Urbach is what haven’t you done.
Rob Urbach began his career working for legendary sports agent David Falk, who represented Jordan, Patrick Ewing..