When was the first major dog sled race?

Answer 1

it was in march 3rd 1973 thanks :)

Answer 2

in Alaska

it starts at anchorage and ends at nome i think!

Answer 3

The Junior Iditarod was first held in 1978. It is held the week before the Iditarod race. The young mushers, ages 14 to 17 compete on the 140-mile long track.