it was started because Joe Redington and Dorothy page felt that dog racing was important to Alaska's history
anchorage
The first Iditarod race to Nome was in March 3, 1973
march
anchorge
March 3, 2011 is when the Iditarod race starts.
Willow, Alaska
March 1st.
Alaska
March 3
The Iditarod race course is from Seward, Alaska to Nome, Alaska.
The Iditarod always starts on the first Saturday in March, with a ceremonial start in Anchorage. The restart is the next day.