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Q: Why is a checkpoint a good thing to have in long race?
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Why is a checkpoint good to have in a long race?

so they won't crash or catch on fire.


What is the first checkpoint in the iditarod race?

They pick them out of a hat!


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Is there a certain amount of time that mushers have to stay at a checkpoint?

yes. example: every musher in the iditarod race can spend 24 hours only once at a checkpoint. so it would be a good idea when they are tired to stop at a checkpoint for 24 hours since they only get to do it once. they all have limited time at checkpoint. if u r confused, go 2 the iditarod website.


What is a checkpoint in the Iditarod race?

A checkpoint is a place you MUST stop at. There is a vet at each checkpoint to examine the dogs. Also, there is a 24 hour stop that you may not leave until 24 hours later.


Where do mushers sleep in the Iditarod race?

They sleep at the checkpoint stops. If they want they can make an igloo or something that they might rather sleep in then the checkpoint where a lot of other teams are.


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Restart of the 2010 Iditarod is what checkpoint?

The Iditarod race begins in Anchorage, Alaska. The race ends in Nome, Alaska. The race takes place in the beginning of March.


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