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Epic Iditarod Adventure: A Legendary Sled Dog Race Journey!

Uncover the captivating history and thrilling details of the renowned Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a 1,100-mile journey from Anchorage to Nome, crossing scenic Alaskan landscapes. Learn about the mushers, dog teams, checkpoints, and exciting race dynamics. Experience the spirit of competition and camaraderie in this iconic event that celebrates the bond between humans and dogs. Get ready to dive into the action-packed world of mushing and embark on an interactive exploration of the Iditarod!

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Epic Iditarod Adventure: A Legendary Sled Dog Race Journey!

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  1. IDITAROD Interactive Unit Of FUN!!!

  2. How it got started?: • 1925-Diptheria Epidemic hit Nome • Serum needed • No roads • 18 dog teams and mushers relayed 674 miles • 1973- Joe Redington Sr. keep history alive • Now: WORLD’s Premiere Sled Dog Race

  3. Where Does the Race Run? • Start: ANCHORAGE, Alaska • End: NOME, Alaska Crosses • AK mtn range Rainy Pass (3500ft) • AK interior to meet Yukon River • Take 1 of 2 routes (Northern/Southern) • Runs ONTO Yukon river (frozen) • Over Bering Sea Coast (frozen)

  4. How Many Miles? • Officially: 1,049 (49th state) • Usually somewhere around 1,100 miles

  5. How Many Starts? • Ceremonial Start: • Anchorage, AK to Campbell Airstrip (20 mi) • Publicity/Coverage • “Idita-rider” • Restart/OFFICIAL Start: Willow, AK • Safety *Seward was the real start, but can’t now

  6. Mushers? • Must be 18 yrs old (Dallas Seavey) • No upper limit: oldest 88 • Must complete Qualifying races • Can be Male or Female • US or other • Veteran “ran before” • Rookie “1st time in IDITAROD” • Willing to pay $4000 !!!

  7. How Many days? • shortest: 8 days 22 hours (Buser) • Longest: 32 days!! • Average:11-14 days • Winner: 68,000 plus TRUCK • Red Lantern: last musher to cross finish • Everyone gets at least $1,049

  8. AWARDS • Winner: $68,000 plus TRUCK • Top 30 finishers ranked winnings • Everyone finishes gets at least $1,049 • Red Lantern: last musher to finish • Others: ½ way, Ruby, Cripple, Sportsmanship, Humanitarian, Rookie of Year, Most Inspirational,

  9. Closest race? • 1978: • Dick Mackey and Rick Swenson • By 1 second!!!

  10. Checkpoints • 22 checkpoints • Activity center • Food for dogs/musher • Resting spot • Veterinarians • Average distance = 60 miles

  11. MANDATORY stops • 24 hour anywhere along trail (Usually 300-600 miles into race) • 8 hour stop- along Yukon River • 8 hour stop- White Mountain

  12. All start at same time? • NO • 2 minute intervals • Common Start Differential Rule: • Every team except LAST to start must be delayed for the exact amount of each teams head start. Added to 24 hour rest stop.

  13. How get starting place? • Draw number from boot 2 days before race • Get to pick number based on the time signed up for the race.

  14. How about the Dogs? • Alaskan Husky, Siberian Husky, Malamute • They LOVE to run • Loyal and friendly • Cold weather tolerant (best +10 to -20 F) • Longevity: 17 years • Max team: 16 dogs Min: 5 dogs • Dropped Dogs • Dog in basket

  15. Now…… LET’s get STARTED!!! Let the COMPETITION Begin!!

  16. WEBSITEs: www.iditarod.com http://www.adn.com/iditarod/

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