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Join the thrilling Iditarod race as musher Dallas Seveay and his team of huskies brave the 1049-mile journey to deliver medicine to sick children in Nome, Alaska. Learn about the challenges they face, the checkpoints along the route, and the prestigious awards given to the winners. Explore the official Iditarod website for more information.
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2015 Iditarod By: Madison L.
Introduction • The Iditarod race started because the sick kids needs meds and they used the sled dogs to get the meds to Nome.
Musher • Dallas Seveay • Bib number 45 • He is 27 years old • His hometown is Willow, Alaska • He was born in Virginia
DOGS • They wear booties • Harnesses • Huskies • Dallas has 16 dogs
Routes & Checkpoints • There are 17 Checkpoints this year. • There are 1049 miles
Awards • Red Lantern-presented to the last musher to finish the race . This years winner is; Marcella Fressin. • The truck award is when the winner get a truck • Well Fargo bank Alaska Gold Coast Award – present to the first musher to reach the “ Gold Coast “ community of Unalakleet
Webliography Iditarod.com