1978 Iditarod

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:Iditarod_Trail_Committee
gptkbp:awards $50,000
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:Alaskan_Huskies
gptkbp:celebrates annual event in Alaska
gptkbp:climate harsh and challenging
-50 degrees Fahrenheit
gptkbp:community_involvement local communities engaged
from_Alaskan_towns_along_the_route
gptkbp:cultural_impact promoted_Alaskan_culture
gptkbp:duration 15 days, 8 hours, 24 minutes
gptkbp:endurance for both dogs and mushers
gptkbp:environmental_impact boosted local economies
gptkbp:environmentalProtection highlighted wilderness preservation.
gptkbp:events sled dog race
gptkbp:festivals associated with the race
gptkbp:finalDisposal Nome, Alaska
gptkbp:firstGeneration gptkb:John_Baker
gptkb:Rick_Swenson
gptkbp:frontCamera strong among participants
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Libby_Riddles
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:Anchorage,_Alaska
gptkbp:historical_significance part_of_Alaskan_heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1978 Iditarod
gptkbp:legacy inspired future races
gptkbp:length 1,049 miles
gptkbp:media_coverage increased interest in sled dog racing
gptkbp:mediaAppearances for winning mushers
gptkbp:notable_event first Iditarod with a female musher
gptkbp:number_of_teams 34
gptkbp:photography among mushers and their teams
gptkbp:providesTrainingFor extensive training required
varied among participants
gptkbp:religion over 30
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:Galena
gptkb:Kaltag
Ruby
Nome
McGrath
Koyuk
Shaktoolik
Unalakleet
Nikolai
Nulato
Koyukuk
Takotna
gptkbp:route Iditarod Trail
made in subsequent years
gptkbp:safetyFeatures implemented for mushers and dogs
gptkbp:significance first Iditarod after the race was established
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Alaska_Airlines
gptkbp:team approximately 700 dogs
gptkbp:traditions part_of_Alaskan_winter_traditions
gptkbp:volunteers hundreds of volunteers
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Dick_Mackey
gptkbp:year 1978