Why was the Iditarod created?

Answer 1

No one can MAKE a sled dog run and pull a sled. Mushers must build relationships with the dogs. Dogs are born, breed, and trained to run. These dogs have it in their blood line to love to run and pull. The dogs also have a natural 2 layer coat to protect them from the elements. The dogs get the best veterinarian care possible. But no one can MAKE a sled dog pull a sled and race. The dog has to want to do it. (It's like you can't push a string...)

Answer 2

It was when The huskies dogs were around and very popular. there wasn't a easy way to get around so some one had ideas to have the huskies dogs pull these tings calls sleds since they were so large and strong. After a while instead of getting places like that, people did races with them instead. That what many people believe what happened and how dog sledding came.
To commemerate the serem run to Alaska with Balto AND Togo. This race honors those dogs and all the people involed in saving Nome from Diptheria.

Answer 3

Its purpose was to ship medicine to Nome because there was about 2600 people who were going to die within a week.

Answer 4

Fur, sport, excersize the dog, and to explore of areas you still can't get to with modern vehicles.