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The idea of having a race over the Iditarod Trail was conceived by the late Dorothy G. Page.

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It was Joe Reddington's goal to save the sled dog, as it was disappearing with the advent of snowmobiles.

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Were does the Iditarod start?

anchorage


When does Iditarod start?

The first Iditarod race to Nome was in March 3, 1973


What month does the Iditarod start?

march


Where does the junior Iditarod start?

anchorge


When does the next Iditarod race start in 2011?

March 3, 2011 is when the Iditarod race starts.


What town does the Iditarod start in?

Willow, Alaska


When did this Year's Iditarod start?

March 1st.


What is the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Race3?

Alaska


When does the Iditarod start in 2011?

March 3


Does the Iditarod race start at the North Pole?

The Iditarod race course is from Seward, Alaska to Nome, Alaska.


When is Iditarod?

The Iditarod always starts on the first Saturday in March, with a ceremonial start in Anchorage. The restart is the next day.


Where does the Iditarod dog sled race start?

The Iditarod dog sled race starts in Willow, Alaska.