The dogs and drivers (mushers) line up for the start of the excitement in the air.
The dog paw the ground anxipus to be off,while the mushers make lastminute preparations for the long trek ahea.
The onlookers cheer and encourage them.
This sled race is known internationally to be one of the longest sled raver in the world.
It's the lditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska,USA.
It has become very popular over the years with over 65 teams taking part from Alaska as well as many other countries.