Iditarod Quiz Review

Where does the Iditarod begin?

• Anchorage

• Nome

• Fairbanks

• Juneau

Where does the Iditarod end?

• Nome

• Anchorage

• Fairbanks

• Juneau

Why does the Iditarod Race still happen today?

• To commemorate the serum run to Nome

• As a major Alaskan sporting event

• To promote dog sled culture and heritage

• All of the above

Three items all mushers must carry with them when competing in the race are.....

• a. Snowshoes, Heater, GPS

• b. Cooker, Veterinary Book, Sleeping Bag

• c. Sunglasses, Map, Compass

• d. Gloves, Hat, Boots

Who won the 2025 Iditarod?

• Dallas Seavey

• Jesse Holmes

• Mitch Seavey

• Joar Leifseth Ulsom

Select ALL characteristics that make a good lead dog. There may be more than one correct answer.

• Intelligence and strength

• Speed and agility

• Loyalty and obedience

• Endurance and intelligence

How many dogs must a musher begin with?

• 13

• 14

• 15

• 16

How many must a musher finish with?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

In what state and on what continent does the race occur?

• Alaska, North America

• Queensland, Australia

• Bavaria, Europe

• Gauteng, Africa

The __________ runs through Canada and Alaska and flows into the Bering Sea.

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yukon River