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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.
How long is the Iditarod race in Alaska? The longest the race has lasted which is the elapsed time from the start of the race until the last musher completes the race and collects the Red Lantern Award was in 1973 â¦with a time of 32 days, 5 hours, 19 minutes and 1 second.