Dorothy G. Page, a resident of Wasilla and self-made historian, recognized the importance of an awareness of the use of sled dogs as working animals and of the Iditarod Trail and the important part it played in Alaska’s colorful history.
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Official site for the world's foremost sled race, the Iditarod Great Sled Race, with regular updates during the race, musher biographies, and educational link ... Learn About the Iditarod...
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HISTORY OF THE RED LANTERN ... Today this historic event is commemorated with the world famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race. The competition starts in Anchorage on the first Saturday in March. The first musher arrives in Nome approximately 10- 1 2 days later.
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The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, an Alaskan tradition built over the past 25 years, remains one of the most unique and arduous athletic tests of our time. ... The Iditarod is the Last Great Race on Earth. The ceremonial start will take place in Anchorage.
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Cabela's is a proud sponsor of Iditarod XXXVII ... The Iditarod is the Last Great Race on Earth. The ceremonial start will take place in Anchorage. ... Jeff King - 4-Time Iditarod Champion...
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Lucidcafé's Profile of the Iditarod Trail Race, commemorating the 1925 Emergency Delivery of Diphtheria Serum to Nome, Alaska ... The 36th Annual Iditarod Trail Race...
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Iditarod @ WorkingDogWeb offers links to Iditarod history, the official Iditarod web site, Iditarod dogs and mushers, the Iditarod Trail itself, media coverage of The Last Great Race, sled dog training, equipment, gear, sleds, the Iditarod in the classroom, and more. ... Iditarod Race History - how Dorothy Page,
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The 2008 Iditarod is coming down to the wire between veteran Jeff King and recent can't-lose musher, Lance Mackey. We've got the top 20 closest finishes in Iditarod history, including the 1978 race decided by one second.
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Mackey is 22 miles from his third consecutive victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. He pulled into the final checkpoint of Safety at 8:40 this morning and left eight minutes later.
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2. Okay, Iditarod fans! Who won the 1976 Iditarod Race and how many days did it take to get to Nome? Answer: Jerry Riley, 18 days, 22 hours, 58 minutes, 17 seconds ... 20. Name the mushers involved in the closest finish in Iditarod history. Hint: the year was 1978. Answer: Dick Mackey & Rick Swenson...
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