<p>In this March 8, 2012, file photo, Karin Hendrickson embraces her team leader, Hatchet, in Takotna, Alaska, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The world's most famous sled dog race kicks off today with an 11-mile-long trot through Anchorage. The real competition begins Sunday in Willow.</p>
March 2, 2013
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March 2, 2013 8 p.m.
Mushers, dogs line up for Iditarod race
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The world's most famous sled dog race kicks off Saturday with an 11-mile-long trot through Alaska's largest city.