- by cnn
- 15 Aug 2024
Here's a look at the Iditarod dogsled race. The event is named after the Iditarod Trail, an old mail and supply route, traveled by dogsleds from Seward and Knik to Nome, Alaska.
March 14, 2023 - Ryan Redington wins his first Iditarod.
March 15, 2022 - Brent Sass wins his first Iditarod.
The race traditionally begins on the first Saturday in March, starting in Anchorage and ending in Nome.
The race ranges from 975 to 998 miles long, depending on whether the southern or northern route is being run. The length can also vary from year to year based on course conditions.
The beginning of the race in Anchorage is considered a ceremonial start. The competitive part of the race usually begins the next day in Willow, but depends on weather conditions.
There may be only one musher (person who drives the sled) per team.
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