{"id":3153,"date":"2016-03-07T20:39:53","date_gmt":"2016-03-07T20:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outwardhound.com\/?p=3153"},"modified":"2022-01-25T08:46:25","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T15:46:25","slug":"the-last-great-race-on-earth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/product\/the-last-great-race-on-earth","title":{"rendered":"THE LAST GREAT RACE ON EARTH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Can you imagine running nearly 1,000 miles through the Alaskan wilderness? In the snow? Pulling a sled?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some dogs, it\u2019s a dream come true, the life they were destined for. And starting Saturday, March 5, 2016, many of those dogs will take to the trail for the 45th<\/sup> annual Iditarod, a grueling race from Anchorage to Nome, also know as The Last Great Race On Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even before its start, The Last Great Race On Earth has already been met with some challenges from Mother Nature: A warm winter has meant that Alaska hasn\u2019t seen its average snowfall, and much of what the state has had has melted. But this year\u2019s 85 mushers and their dog teams aren\u2019t daunted\u2014they\u2019re ready to take on what the trail will throw at them, to test their endurance, and to see who can hit that finish line first. Or even at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Last Great Race On Earth takes eight to ten days<\/strong><\/span>, and there are bound to be some surprises and upsets along the way. You can follow the teams and keep up with the race standings here. Meanwhile, check out these fun facts about this amazing sport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n