OUR THRID TRIP WITH GRACEWORKS ALASKA
Hard work. Holy ground
Every March mushers and their dog teams race nearly 1,000 miles form Anchorage to Nome. Thousands of fans from around the world come to watch the start.
Behind the scenes, Bara men build the course, handle dogs, work race security, serve meals, and tear it al down - sharing the love of Jesus with mushers, volunteers, and fans along the way.
We went in 2023. We went in 2025. In 2027 we're going back. Same mission. New men. Room for you.
"The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve"
Mark 10:45
Every job matters on race day.
HOW YOU'LL SERVE
#1
Build the course
Set up the Race Start that thousands of fans will line up to watch
#2
Handle Dogs
Serve as a dog handler, helping mushers get their teams safely to the start line.
Work Race Security
#3
Keep the course clear and the crowd safe while the teams run.
#4
Serve and Clean Up
Serve meals, haul gear, and tear it all down when the dogs are gone.
Every role is a chance to show Christ's love through humble service - and to start a conversation about Jesus.
Come home tired, full and changed.
Serve
Do the unseen work that makes the Last Great Race possible - and do it for Jesus.
Grow
Get closer to God, far from the usual noise. Mountains have a way of resetting the soul.
Bond
Do hard things alongside brothers in Christ. Strangers on the flight up, friends on the flight home.
FROM THE TRAIL
2023 and 2025, in pictures.
THE DETAILS
Everything you need to know.
WHEN
Fly into Anchorage Thursday afternoon or evening, March 4. Fly home Wednesday evening, March 10, landing Thursday, March 11.
YOUR COST
Trip cost
Bara covers
Your cost
Deposit to hold your spot (non-refundable)
Remaining balance
PLUS
Your airfare and about $100 for travel meals and incidentals. We book flights early as a group, because fares only climb, and we try to get seats together.
$850
-$150
$700
$100
$600
WHATS INCLUDED
Housing at the GraceWorks campus in Anchorage, all meals, local transportation in studded-tire vans, staff hosting, and airport transfers
WHO SHOULD COME
Men in good health who like hard work and don't mind the cold. This is a mission effort first, and it's physically demanding
INTEREST MEETING
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 7:30 p.m.
Pastor Joels' home | 214 Inverness Dr., Trophy Club, TX 76262
Curious, but not sure? Come ask oyur questions. No commitment needed.
Questions
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Still wondering? email Pastor Joel at joel@barachurch.com
You need to be in good health and ready for hard, physical work in the cold. If you're not sure, come to the interest meeting and ask.
On our last trip it was -8° at 7:21 one morning in Willow. Dress in layers. We'll talk through gear at the interest meeting
We book flights early as a group, because fares only climb, and we try to get seats together. Airfare is not included in the $700.
No. The $100 deposit in non-refundable and holds your spot. The remaining $600 balance is due December 13.
GraceWorks Alaska hosts our team in Anchorage - housing, meals, vans and airport transfers. They've been serving at Iditarod for 20 years.