Sled dog teams will start and finish the 2021 Iditarod at Deshka Landing Published January 5
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Print article Iditarod mushers will begin and end the 2021 race at Deshka Landing near Willow Lake, race officials announced Tuesday. The change is part of the COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 49th annual sled dog race across Alaska, plans for which are moving forward amid a global pandemic. The usual fanfare and fans will be missing from the scene. “At this point, there will be very limited spectator opportunities outside of the secure area where only race essential personnel and participants will be allowed,” race officials said in a statement.