Anchorage, Alaska, will host the 54th annual start of the Iditarod dog sled race, a 1600+ kilometer long competition. A ceremonial start was held Saturday. The official start will occur today. The city of Anchorage was filled with hundreds of barking dogs during Saturday’s Iditarod ceremonial start event. Topics: #anchorage #saab #stardi Post navigation VIDEO: Alaskal began the traditional dog-racing competition with a loud bang VIDEO: Alaskal began the traditional dog-racing competition with a loud bang