Congratulations to Ebbe Pedersen on completing the 2025 Iditarod and proudly earning the Red Lantern! Ebbe crossed under the Burled Arch in Nome with a traveling time of 13 days, 13 hours, 40 minutes, and 18 seconds, running a determined and spirited team of dogs from Turning Heads Kennel.
What is the Red Lantern Award?
In the Iditarod, the Red Lantern is awarded to the last musher to finish the race. Far from being a symbol of defeat, it’s a mark of perseverance and grit. The tradition honors the musher who refuses to give up, guiding their team all the way to Nome no matter how long it takes.
It represents the spirit of the race — determination, resilience, and the deep bond between musher and dog team.
We Are Proud of Ebbe Pedersen 2025 Iditarod Finisher
We are incredibly proud of Ebbe and the amazing canine athletes who powered down the trail, still charging into their harnesses all the way to the finish. Their strength, heart, and determination were on full display in what was the longest Iditarod ever run. Ebbe worked incredibly hard throughout the training season. We enjoyed his perspective as an outdoorsman and trapper of 20+ years here in Alaska and the unique perspective he brought from his time as a Norwegian musher.
Now, it’s time for some well-deserved rest. Congratulations, Ebbe — we’re so proud of you!
