Libby Riddles of Nelchina, Alaska, was the first woman to win the race, in 1985; Susan Butcher of Knik, Alaska, followed with titles in 1986, 1987, 1988 and 1990. The late Lance Mackey won the ...

or a total of 264 tail-waggers. The Iditarod is typically called a 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race as mushers and their dogs battle the most challenging elements an Alaska winter can throw at them.

or a total of 264 tail-waggers. The Iditarod is typically called a 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) race as mushers and their dogs battle the most challenging elements an Alaska winter can throw at them.

Thirty-three mushers plan to start the world's most famous sled dog race, the Iditarod in Alaska ... They now live in Knik, Alaska, and compete under the Seeing Double Sled Dog Racing team.