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Is there a certain amount of time that mushers have to stay at a checkpoint?
yes. example: every musher in the iditarod race can spend 24 hours only once at a checkpoint. so it would be a good idea when they are tired to stop at a checkpoint for 24 hours since they only get to do it once. they all have limited time at checkpoint. if u r confused, go 2 the iditarod website.
What do you have to do to be in the Iditarod?
okay.so to get in Iditarod race you need to go there and get some practice.They will put you in 3-4 races for practice.then you are a rookie.They you have to participate in the race. and after you win some races you are not rookie.you are a Iditarod musher.
What would cause a musher to be disqualified from the race?
There are a number of behaviors that could disqualify a musher from the Iditarod race. Two of the most common are animal neglect or cruelty or sabotage of other teams or mushers. Dogs are also checked for illegal drugs.
Why did the mother and father of the Iditarod want to start the Iditarod race?
The father of the iditarod is Joe Redington and the mother is Dorothy Page:)
Why shouldn't the Iditarod go on?
The iditarod should run for ever as it's man and animal working together in there highest form. Alaska would not be Alaska with out sled dogs.
How fast can the Iditarod sled dogs go?
75 kilometers per hour
What do you do if you need to go to the bathroom during the Iditarod?
find some trees or shrubs!
How does food and supplies for the dog and mushers in the iditarod get shipped to the race checkpoints?
Well you have to send food for your dogs and if you take meds. you have to ship those,but I think there might be something else.
How old is the Iditarod?
You have to be atleast 21 years and older to enter the Iditarod race.
What does a musher say to start the Iditarod race?
Mush! Hike! All Right! Le t's Go!
How do mushers train there dogs?
They run all year and slowly increase their distance and speed each time they run. ( they are still using a sled to pull the musher)
Why should the Iditarod go on?
because it is a tradition every year and people may risk their life, but only the bravest souls do.
