Iditarod kicks off in Alaska with ceremonial begin in Anchorage

Hundreds of barking canine took over downtown Anchorage because the ceremonial begin of the world’s most well-known sled canine race acquired underway on Saturday.

As snow fell, followers lined up close to the beginning line in frigid, 19-degree climate to see and cheer their favourite mushers.

The aggressive begin to the race begins Sunday.