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March 1, 2008 — Jon Korta sticks his leg out for counter-balance as he rounds a turn in Anchorage during the ceremonial start day of the 2008 Iidtarod Sled Dog Race. Waving in the basket is his Iditarider, Leigh Leveen from Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of Jeff Schultz. See more images from the trail »

Track your team, live!

Twenty sled-mounted GPS units on their way to Nome in test.

Starting today, fans will be able to track the progress of 19 mushers and one trailbreaker as the Iditarod runs a live test using leading-edge GPS transmitters with powerful batteries. Read more at Eye on the Trail »

Exclusive Race Coverage

Sled dog profile: Earp
03/02/2008 Earp is running for Heather Siirtola of Trapper Creek, Alaska

G.B. Jones Scratches After Anchorage Start
03/01/2008 G.B. announces retirement at pre-Race Musher banquet

A day for the fans
03/01/2008 Ceremonial start an exhilarating kick off to Iditarod 36

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Daily Updates
Louis Nelson, Sr. vs. The Boys
Darrin Nelson of Kotzebue
Steer Hopes to Better 3rd Place
Mitch Seavey and his Sled
Mackey Ready to Defend
Gebhardt Set to Run to Nome
Joe Garnie Is Ready to Go!
King Back on Northern Route
Beisch Runs Burmeister Pups
Bicknell's Important Lesson
Kjetil Backen Of Norway
Jason Barron in Willow
Ken Anderson Is Rested
Aliy Zirkle Picks Favorite
Henry, 9, Musher in the Making
Joe Runyan Back on the Trail
Rohn Buser Hits the Trail
Scdoris Ready for 3rd Attempt
Milan to Nome
Gatt Believes He's Team to Beat
... and more: 40+ new videos!

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