Anchorage, Alaska, hosted the 54th annual start of the Iditarod dog sled race, a 1600+ kilometer long competition. A ceremonial start was held Saturday. Hundreds of dogs gathered in Anchorage for the event. The official start will take place today. The race will see teams compete over a challenging course. 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