By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 04, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Stunning photos from Alaska’s epic sled dog race

The Iditarod is the world’s most famous sled dog race, held in Alaska every year.

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This year, the race is over 1,100 miles long due to a route change caused by low snow, making it the longest in history.

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Race veteran Nicolas Petit takes part in the ceremonial start of the 53rd Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Canada’s Michelle Phillips leads her sled dogs at the Iditarod’s ceremonial start.

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Emily Ford’s dogs wait eagerly for the Iditarod’s ceremony.

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Sydnie Bahl, from Wasilla, Alaska, carefully examines a sled dog’s leg during the race. 

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Riley Dyche kisses his sled dog Redoubt before heading to the race start.

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In Fairbanks, Stephanie Jones meets the hardworking sled dogs of Justin Olnes.

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