Syncbak's streaming service SBTV is partnering with Gray Television's KTUU to stream the annual Iditarod Dog Sled race. Coverage of the ceremony and beginning of the race started on March 7 and 8. The race is expected to end on March 17.

The race started in Anchorage, Alaska and will end in Nome, which is more than 1,000 miles away. There are 50 teams of 16 dogs from around the world racing this year.

"Gray stations are dedicated to the communities they serve," said Mike Braun, senior VP of digital media at Gray Television. "Whenever there is an opportunity to deliver programming from our local markets to OTT audiences across the nation, we're going to do it. The Iditarod is a long standing tradition for KTUU and we're thrilled to carry coverage of the event live on SBTV."

Viewers can watch the race on SBTV's website, Google Play, the SBTV app in the App store, Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku. KTUU has added daily VOD coverage and two in-field reporters. 

Sportsman Channel said it renewed its partnership with Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Deal terms were not disclosed.

As was the case earlier this year -- when the race returned to television for the first time since 2009  -- Sportsman will provide comprehensive recaps of the upcoming competition, which begins on March 7, 2015. Iditarod Productions will continue to produce the annual sled dog spectacle and provide extensive, in-depth coverage, video and updates through a robust online platform for Sportsman Channel and The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race websites.

“The dramatic finish of the 2014 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race proves why Sportsman Channel values this event like none other,” said executive vice president of programming and production at Sportsman Channel, Marc Fein. “This iconic American and Alaskan celebration of will and determination epitomizes Sportsman Channel’s red, wild and blue programming initiative. We continue to be honored with this collaborative partnership and the network’s exclusive designation as the official network of the Iditarod.”

The network will provide extensive coverage into each aspect of the The Iditarod, including the sled dogs, the men and women involved, the Alaskan frontier, along with hours of programming and specials.