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Jessie Holmes Claims Second Iditarod Win Amid PETA Criticism

3/18/2026

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Jessie Holmes, a former reality TV star, won his second consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, finishing in Nome, Alaska, on March 17, 2026.
The 1,000-mile race ended in nine days, 7 hours, 32 minutes with a team of 12 dogs.
Holmes will receive about $80,000, boosted by Norwegian billionaire Kjell Rokke.
PETA criticized the race, noting one dog’s death this year and raising animal-welfare concerns.

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Jessie Holmes, a former reality TV star, won his second consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, finishing in Nome, Alaska, on March 17, 2026.
The 1,000-mile race ended in nine days, 7 hours, 32 minutes with a team of 12 dogs.
Holmes will receive about $80,000, boosted by Norwegian billionaire Kjell Rokke.
PETA criticized the race, noting one dog’s death this year and raising animal-welfare concerns.