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Population 0 -- Part of the famous Iditarod Mining District which saw $35 million in gold taken out of the area between 1908 and 1925. Not bad when you figure that gold was only worth $20 an ounce in those days. This checkpoint marks the “official” halfway point in the race for the northern route, signified by GCI’s presentation of a halfway trophy and $3,000 in gold nuggets to the first musher to reach the checkpoint.
| Year | Race Route | Checkpoint Number | Miles into race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 425 |
| 2022 | North | 12 — View Checkpoint Standings | 425 |
| 2020 | North | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 425 |
| 2016 | North | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 425 |
| 2014 | North | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 425 |
| 2012 | North | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 425 |
| 2010 | North | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 503 |
| 2008 | South | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 503 |
| 2006 | South | 13 — View Checkpoint Standings | 534 |
| 2004 | South | View Checkpoint Standings | 485 |
| 2002 | South | 14 — View Checkpoint Standings | 534 |
| 2000 | South | 14 — View Checkpoint Standings | 534 |
| 1998 | South | 14 — View Checkpoint Standings | 534 |
