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It is a dogsled race that takes place in Alaska. There is a ceremonial start in Anchorage Alaska, however, due to the urban nature of the area, after the ceremony the race moves to Willow Alaska, about 80 miles north of Anchorage, and goes from Willow to Nome Alaska.
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How often is the Iditarod race?
once every year
Why did the Iditarod happen?
It was Joe Reddington's goal to save the sled dog, as it was disappearing with the advent of snowmobiles.
Who is the father of the iditarod and why is that?
At a time when dog mushing was fading, a man that lived in Knik, Alaska had the idea of a dog mushing race from Knik to Nome. His name was Joe Redington Sr. often called the father of the Iditarod. He started the Iditarod Sled Dog Race in 1973.
Who is the iditarod is named after?
the iditarod is named after the ghost town iditarod in the northern route.
Which is the halfway point for the Iditarod in this years race?
The "halfway point" checkpoint for the iditarod race is Ophir to Iditarod
What do you call it when an Iditarod team has to quit the race?
Iditarod
What language is for the Iditarod?
It is Alaskian because the Iditarod is in Alaska!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who began the Iditarod?
the iditarod originated from the serum run.
Why do people enter the Iditarod?
People enter the Iditarod to win the money. They also enter the race to be in the outdoors and to say that they raced the Iditarod. People enter the Iditarod to win the money. They also enter the race to be in the outdoors and to say that they raced the Iditarod.
How dangerous is the Iditarod race?
the iditarod can be very dangerous at times.
When is the Iditarod held -?
The first day of the Iditarod is March 2nd, 2013
Did Martin Buser win the 2008 iditarod Did Martin Buser win the 2008 iditarod Did Martin Buser win the 2008 iditarod Did Martin Buser win the 2008 iditarod Did Martin Buser win the 2008 iditarod?
Nope. Lance Mackey was the winner.
