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The Iditarod Finish Line - Nome
The Iditarod Finish Line
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Iditarod Dog Sled Race Finish Line
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    • Stephen-KarenConn
  • Updated By Stephen-KarenConn on November 22, 2004
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    • The Iditarod Finish Line - Nome
    The Iditarod Finish Line
    by Stephen-KarenConn
    It would be exciting to be in Nome in mid-March to witness the finish of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Even though I was much too early in the season for that, it was still a thrill to see the actual finish line. The Iditarod, is held anually, beginning the first Saturday in March. It runs 1,049 miles from Anchorage to Nome, over some of the most beautiful yet inhospitable terrain Mother Nature has to offer. The Iditarod is without doubt one of the most thrilling events in the world of sports - "The Last Great Race on Earth." I would personally much rather experience the Iditarod than to see a game of the World Series or the Superbowl.

    When the race is held, the finish line pictured here is moved to the center of Front Street. For the first competitive Iditarod, officials marked the finish by drawing a red line with Cool Aid in the snow.

    A team of dogs, a sled, food for yourself and your dogs, clothing to keep you warm to -40F, years of training for yourself and the dogs, a sizeable entrance fee, an incredible amount of stamina and a little bit of good luck.

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  • Theme: Extreme Sports
  • Directions: On Front Street in downtown Nome, Across from the Nome Nugget Inn.
  • Website: www.iditarod.com
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