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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.
The Iditarod Race is about 950 miles, with minor variations from  year to year. The raced was believed to be 1,100 miles until racers  began carrying gps trackers. It starts â¦ just north of Anchorage,  Alaska and ends in Nome, Alaska.