Willow Lake / Iditarod Race Start (Willow, AK)
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The Iditarod begins on Willow lake shown here. The ceremonial start takes place in Anchorage, but the ACTUAL start of the race begins on this frozen lake in early March of every year.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 61°44'37"N 150°3'34"W
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- Chelatna Lake 116 km
- Tazlina Lake 186 km
- Lake Louise 192 km
- Chilchukabena Lake 255 km
- Lake Minchumina 272 km
- Blair Lakes 322 km
- Minto Lakes 365 km
- Fish Lake 378 km
- Lake Todatonten 514 km
- Archangel Valley 45 km
- Farm Loop, Alaska 49 km
- Denali State Park 109 km
- Ruth Glacier 124 km
- Tokositna Glacier 124 km
- Kahiltna Glacier 128 km
- Lacuna Glacier 140 km
- Eldridge Glacier 142 km
- Yentna Glacier 142 km
- Chedotlothna Glacier 160 km