How much does it cost to enter the Iditarod?
What happens when a dog dies in the Iditarod?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The board for Alaska's most famous sled dog race will kick mushers out of the competition if one of their dogs dies while on the trail, race officials said.
How many dogs died in the Iditarod this year?
Iditarod 2020
There were no reported deaths during the race. Only 308 dogs were able to finish. 726 dogs started the 2019 Iditarod.
How long does it take to finish the Iditarod?
The greatest challenge of the Iditarod is putting together a team of 12–16 dogs and a musher capable of overcoming all the obstacles and unexpected problems that present themselves along the course. In its early years the race was a 20-day event, but today most teams finish in less than 10 days.