Iditarod Sled Dog Race Begins 50th Running

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Published on March 7 2022 6:06 am
Last Updated on March 7 2022 6:06 am

The 50th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the sport’s most famous competition,  got underway Sunday, with 49 mushers taking off from Willow, Alaska.

The mushers will be traveling through the Alaskan wilderness, with the winner expected to cross the finish line in about nine days in Nome.

Last year’s winner, Dallas Seavey, who’s tied with Rick Swenson for the most Iditarod wins ever with five each, is hoping to win record-breaking sixth this year.