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NEWS ABOUT: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race stories: 2 news summaries

 Mackey Defends Iditarod Crown 

'They're the best dogs, hands-down,' winner says of Alaskan canine team

Mar 12, 08 1:19 PM CDT
(Newser) - Lance Mackey won his second consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race today, crossing the finish line in Nome, Alaska, after 1,100 miles over 9½ days, the AP reports—despite unseasonably warm weather and occasionally quarrelsome dogs. "I don't know exactly how to explain it," said Mackey, a... More »

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Warming Alters Sled Dog Race

Too little snow, too much development move Iditarod start north

Jan 10, 08 7:48 PM CST
(Newser) - Global warming and development are impinging on the world’s most famous dogsled race and forcing it to make route changes, the AP reports. Organizers of Alaska’s Iditarod say the 1,100-mile race's ceremonial starting route will shrink from 18 to 11 miles, and the competitive start will be... More »

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