The idea of having a race over the Iditarod Trail was conceived by the late Dorothy G. Page.
It was Joe Reddington's goal to save the sled dog, as it was disappearing with the advent of snowmobiles.
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The first Iditarod race to Nome was in March 3, 1973
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March 3, 2011 is when the Iditarod race starts.
Willow, Alaska
March 1st.
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March 3
The Iditarod race course is from Seward, Alaska to Nome, Alaska.
The Iditarod always starts on the first Saturday in March, with a ceremonial start in Anchorage. The restart is the next day.
The Iditarod dog sled race starts in Willow, Alaska.