The dog and drivers (mushers) line up for the start of the race. You can feel the excitement in the air. The dog paw the ground anxious to be off, while the mushers make last minute preparations for the long trek ahead. The on lockers cheer and encourage them. This sled race is known internationally to be one of the longest and toughest sled races in the world. It is the
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog races in Alaska, USA. It has become very popular over the years with over 65 teams taking part form Alaska as well as many other countries.