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The Iditarod Race

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  • Who were the famous dogs from the "Great Race of Mercy" ?
    Togo and Balto
  • What is the fastest record for finishing the race?
    The course record is 7 days, 14 hours, 8 minutes and 57 seconds, set by Dallas Seavey in 2021.
  • Why did they have to start more north in 2014?
    There wasn't enough snow
  • What is the person who drives the sled called?
    Musher
  • How many dogs pull the sled?
    12-16 dogs
  • Where does the Iditarod Race start?
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • What is it called when you travel by dog sled?
    Mushing
  • Who holds the record for fastest time finishing the Iditarod?
    Dallas Seavey
  • Why did the Iditarod Race start?
    to commemorate the "Great Race of Mercy"
  • What prize does the winner receive?
    Truck and $70,000
  • Where does the Iditarod Race end?
    Nome, Alaska
  • About how many miles do the dog sled teams run in the Iditarod?
    almost 1,000 Miles