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By Sophia M.

Learn about the history of the Iditarod Race, the role of mushers and their dogs, the race routes and checkpoints, as well as the prestigious awards presented to participants. Explore the unique world of this iconic Alaskan dog sled race.

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By Sophia M.

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  1. 2015 Iditarod Race By Sophia M.

  2. Introduction • The Iditarod Race started because Diphtheria was going around and they needed to get the medicine to stop it. There was a trail called the Iditarod trail and that’s why they called it the Iditarod.

  3. Musher • John Baker • Bib Number 78 • 52 years old • Born and raised in Kotzebue, Alaska • Hometown: Kotzebue, Alaska

  4. Dogs • Most musher's in the Iditarod give their dogs booties to wear so their paws don’t get chapped or get cuts. • The dogs wear harnesses so the musher can control them. • A musher usually starts with 12 to 16 dogs and some end up with 15, 13, or even 9 dogs. • The types of dogs are Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute.

  5. Routes & Checkpoints • The routes are different this year because they didn’t have enough snow. • They started in Fairbanks. • They end in Nome. • There is 1,049 miles. • There is 17 checkpoints.

  6. Awards • Wells Fargo Red Lantern: Presented to the last musher to finish the race. • Golden Clipboard Award: Presented by race officials to the most outstanding checkpoint. • City of Nome Lolly Medley Golden Harness Award Winner: Presented to the most outstanding lead dog, chosen by the mushers.

  7. Webliography • Iditarod.com

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