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     • It travels from Anchorage to Nome. Mushers and a team of between 12 and 16 dogs, of which at least 5 must be on the towline at the finish line, cover the distance in 8–15 days or more. The Iditarod began in 1973 as an event to test the best sled dog mushers and teams but evolved into today's highly competitive race.
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   What type of dogs are used in an Iditarod race?

   • Most of the dogs are called, “Alaskan Huskies” or “Huskies”. A few of the mushers have Siberian Huskies. The Iditarod dogs sometimes wear jackets, too. A light colored jacket can help the dogs from getting too warm. A dark colored jacket, a fleece jacket, or a wind resistant jacket can be a added layer to help keep the dogs safe and healthy.

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   How many dog teams are entered in the Iditarod race?

   • Usually, between 60 and 100 teams participate in the event. Each team must start with 16 dogs and finish with at least six. ( Read what it takes to compete in the Iditarod .)

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   How much do Iditarod dogs eat during the race?

   • Sled dogs need to eat around 10,000 calories per day. During the Iditarod race, that translates into about 2,000 pounds of food for one team for the entire race. Meat is the main ingredient, but other fats, oils, dry dog foods and vitamin supplements are also included.

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   How many dogs must suffer in Iditarod?

   • How many dogs are allowed in the Iditarod? How the Iditarod Works. There are a maximum of 16 dogs on a team. At the race’s start there must be between 12 and 16 dogs per entrant. At the race’s end, at least six dogs must be part of the team that crosses the finish line. During the race, teams typically travel 5 to12 mph.

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   Iditarod 52 – Special Award Recipients & Prize Purse Payouts. The 2024 special awards given to mushers during and after Iditarod 52 were presented at the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race awards banquet in Nome, Alaska on the evening of Sunday, March 17, 2024.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Iditarod_Trail_Sled_Dog_RaceIditarod Trail Sled Dog Race - Wikipedia

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   Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race; Date: March: Location: Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, United States: Event type: Sled dog race: Distance: 938 mi (1,510 km) Established: 1973; 51 years ago () Course records: Dallas Seavey, 7 d 14h 8m 57s (2021) Official site: iditarod.com

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   Mar 4, 2024 · The 2024 Iditarod kicks off Saturday with a ceremonial start in Anchorage followed by an official race start in Willow on Sunday. From there, 38 mushers and as many as 608 sled dogs will make...

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   Mar 14, 2024 · Brendan OSullivan. 03-14-2024 • 4 min read. The Iditarod continues to be the largest and most popular dog sled race in the world as it wrapped up its 52nd year of competition. "The Last Great...

9. apnews.com › article › iditarod-2023-ryan-redingtonGrandson of Iditarod co-founder wins Alaska sled dog race

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   Mar 15, 2023 · ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Ryan Redington on Tuesday won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, bringing his six dogs off the Bering Sea ice to the finish line on Nome’s main street. Redington, 40, is the grandson of Joe Redington Sr., who helped co-found the arduous race across Alaska that was first held in 1973 and is known as the “Father of ...