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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 2011 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race officially begins Sunday, when the 62 teams head out from Willow with sights set on being the first to cross the finish line in Nome, roughly 1,100 miles to the northwest.