Iditarod ...last great race , two days to go

[steeljack]

Not sure if anyone has any interest but it's two days to go before the start .....heres a link to the official site
The Official Site of the Iditarod® the site will update daily to follow the progress

I've been up there 3 times over the years to watch the start and early progress and believe me its an adventure and the mushers get my vote as the best sportsmen/women in the world .
(Yep, I know i must be slightly nuts , who else would spend vacation time flying up to Alaska and freezing my ass off to watch a dog race at the end of February)

[cashman]

well agree wi ya on that mate, California---- Alaska= yer Nuts.

[steeljack]

ok folks ,not sure how many are following the 'last great race' but here's an update link to progress on day 7 the leaders have reached Ruby, 615 miles in, only 497 miles more to go, Iditarod Race Coverage

[Bonnyboy]

Originally Posted by steeljack

ok folks ,not sure how many are following the 'last great race' but here's an update link to progress on day 7 the leaders have reached Ruby, 615 miles in, only 497 miles more to go, Iditarod Race Coverage

Seen a previous years race on Discovery Channel, it’s bloody amazing. A real feat of endurance by man and dog. Thanks for the link.

[steeljack]

the leaders are out of Koyuk after taking a shortcut across the frozen sea, less than 123 miles to go , Day 10 update Iditarod Race Coverage

[steeljack]

final report for this year , Mackey was first into Nome in 9 days, 11 hours, 46 minutes and 48 seconds, 1112 miles , 4 time winner Jeff King comes in second
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