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The Iditarod finish line in Nome is called what?
The Burled Arch
What is a gang line used for in the Iditarod?
The "gang line" is the multi-dog leash which conects the dogs together and to the sled.
When is the Red Lantern awarded?
It goes to the last musher to cross the Iditarod finish line.
In the iditarod what prize does the first musher to cross the line get?
$68,000 and a Dodge 4x4 truck
Where are the starting and ending points at the Iditarod?
The start of the race is in Anchorage, AK and it ends in Nome, AK
How did the Iditarod trail get its name?
The Iditarod trail got its name from the town of Iditarod, which was a mining settlement along the trail. The trail itself was used as a mail route and supply line during the Alaskan gold rush in the early 1900s.
In the Iditarod what does a swing dog do?
The swing dog swings the dogs in different directions and keeps the others in line.
How long are Iditarod races?
The Iditarod race goes on until all teams reach the finish line. If you aren't arriving at the same time as the winner (same day) you will be forgotten to be clear and the winner will have the victory!!
What are all the words involving the Iditarod Dogsled Race starting with x?
extreme conditions.
Who is the iditarod is named after?
the iditarod is named after the ghost town iditarod in the northern route.
Where does the Jr Iditarod start and end?
it starts in anchorage and ends in Nome. Alaska
How many dogs do you need for the Iditarod?
A contestant in the Iditarod usually has 12-16 dogs on their sled team at the beginning of the race. If less than 6 dogs are pulling the sled when they cross the finish line, the team will be disqualified.
