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The next day, the official start of the race occurs farther north. Over the course of the next nine to 19 days, competitors cover roughly 1,131 miles (1,821 kilometers) in a race to reach the finish line in Nome, Alaska. Â­The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has been held every year since its inception in 1973.
This yearâs race, Iditarod XLI, begins March 2, 2013, when a total of 66 mushers â drivers of the dog sleds â and their teams of 16 dogs each will take on the challenge. The race typically lasts 10 to 15 days, and the actual mileage varies from year to year.