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Everything You Need To Know About The Iditarod

Description:Thousands of people gathered to watch the ceremonial start of the Iditarod race in Anchorage, Alaska Saturday. 66 racers are competing in the 41st annual dog sled race, including a local man from a Chicago suburb. The winner will receive $50,400, part of a total race purse of $600,000, and a new truck. (1:09)

Source: WGN

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