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Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will start in Fairbanks instead of Anchorage due to a lack of snow, as announced by race organizers.
The ceremonial start will remain in Anchorage on March 1, with the official start for the teams on March 3.
This marks the fourth time the Iditarod's start has been relocated because of insufficient snow.
Safety for dogs, mushers, and volunteers is the race's top priority, as stated by the trail breakers.

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Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman

Willow residents react to move of the 2025 Iditarod Restart to Fairbanks

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Herald and News

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CBC News

Lack of snow prompts Alaska's Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks

A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world's most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north.

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Iditarod Race: New route due to lack of snow in Alaska

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The Billings Gazette

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Lack of snow prompts change to Iditarod starting point

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world's most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north.

2 days ago·Billings, United States

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Associated Press News

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Lack of snow north of the Alaska Range prompts Iditarod to move official start to Fairbanks

A lack of snow along a dangerous stretch of trail has led organizers of the world’s most famous sled dog race to move the start of the Iditarod farther north.

2 days ago·United States

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