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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:02 am
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Originally Posted by Saint Christopher
I just made plans for my son and I to go to Anchorage and watch the first two stages of the 2009 Iditarod. We plan to stay in downtown Anchorage. Where would be the best place to view the Iditarod on Saturday March 7. We would like to go to watch the race re-start in Willow the next day. We will be renting a car and wonder if it'd be fine to drive there from Anchorage. Any advices about where to stay and where the best viewing places would be appreciated. Thanks!
The race starts on 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage. There is plenty of viewing space on the sidewalks and I believe there are bleacher seats you can sit in, so viewing should not be a problem.

The re-start in Willow is fun for the spectators & much more serious (for the mushers) than Anchorage. Depending on weather, it can take 2 to 2.5 hours to drive there. The roads are in good condition, but all bets are off if we get a winter storm. You'll still get there, but it could take longer.

BTW, there is talk of an Iditarod Do. Keep an eye out for it.
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