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In January/February 1925, to combat a diptheria epidemic, dog sled teams relayed diptheria serum from Nenana to Nome. It was also known at the Great Race of Mercy.
The epidemic that hit Nome in 1925 was diphtheria. Due to the urgent need for a life-saving serum to prevent the spread of the disease, a group of sled dogs, led by Balto, raced across Alaska to deliver the medicine to Nome. This event became known as the Nome Serum Run or the Great Race of Mercy.
The biggest dog race is called the Iditarod, which is an annual long-distance sled dog race held in Alaska. It covers approximately 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome and typically takes place in early March. The race commemorates the 1925 serum run to Nome, showcasing the endurance and skills of both the mushers and their sled dogs.
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The Great Serum Race
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the serum race to Nome.
The serum couldn't be flown directly to Nome because of harsh winter conditions that made air travel unsafe. Instead, it had to be relayed by dog sled teams in a heroic effort known as the 1925 Serum Run or "Great Race of Mercy."
it was to commemorate the serum race, mushers + dogs