24-hour at any official checkpoint between the Skwentna to Iditarod stretch, including Skwentna or Iditarod….Southern Route (Odd Years)
Q. Who won the 2012 Iditarod race?
Dallas Seavey
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Q. How many checkpoints are in the Iditarod race?
26 checkpoints
| Checkpoints | Ophir to Iditarod |
|---|---|
| Distance between Checkpoints* | 80 |
| Distance from Anchorage | 432 |
| Distance to Nome | 566 |
Q. Why did Balto get all the credit instead of Togo?
Balto received the credit, as lead dog. Balto was an amazing husky and did an amazing job, but Balto did not run the length of difficult terrain, in the horrendous conditions, or cover as much danger and ice during the Serum Run, as Togo had. His heart would break all over again, for his beloved Togo.
Q. Was Togo or Balto the real hero?
While the lead dog of the 53-mile final leg, Balto, would become famous for his role in the run, many argue that it was Seppala and his Siberian Husky lead dog, Togo, who were the true saviors of the day. However, those in the know regarded Togo as the serum run’s unsung hero.
Q. Is Togo a real dog?
Togo (October 17, 1913 – December 5, 1929) was the lead sled dog of musher Leonhard Seppala and his dog sled team in the 1925 serum run to Nome across central and northern Alaska.
Q. Is there a statue of Togo?
In fact, he fell upon hard times … but that’s another story. Fortunately, Togo now does have his own NYC statue in Seward Park on the Lower East Side. Also, statues of Balto and Togo can be found at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Q. Is Balto a half wolf?
Balto, a young wolfdog, lives in rural Nome with his adoptive family, consisting of a snow goose named Boris Goosinov and two polar bears, Muk and Luk. Being half-wolf, Balto is despised by dogs and humans alike. The only dog and human in town who are kind to him are Jenna and Rosy.
