What is the meaning of 'Iditarod'?

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The officials of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race - an annual long-distance sled dog race that takes place in Alaska - identified four-time champion Dallas Seavey on Monday as the musher whose dogs recently tested positive for banned opioid pain reliever in this year's race,  Iditarod Trail Committee (ITC) said. read more

First, Iditarod is the name of a town in Alaska. According to Google Maps, the town of Iditarod is southwest of McGrath, southeast of Unalakleet and St. Michael, and northeast of other towns like Holy Cross and Aniak. According to the announcer at the Iditarod restart in Willow, Alaska on Sunday, the town of Iditarod is now a ghost town. read more