Iditarod Day 10

Well the good news is it looks like there will be more than 10 days of Iditarod!!

The lead mushers left Unalakleet and travelled 40 miles to Shaktoolik. From there only one musher has made it to the Koyuk check point which is another 58 miles. Koyuk is 171 miles from the finish line in Nome. So more excitement to come sports fans.

The current standings are:

1. Lance Mackey - In Koyuk - 15 dogs - 8.25 mph
2. Sebastian Schnuelle - Out of Shaktoolik - 15 dogs - 6.23 mph
3. Aaron Burmeister - Out of Shaktoolik - 10 dogs - 6.02 mph
4. Mitch Seavey - Out of Shaktoolik - 11 dogs - 6.17 mph
5. Jeff King - Out of Shaktoolik- 15 dogs - 6.37 mph
6. John Baker - Out of Shaktoolik - 13 dogs - 6.32 mph
7. Hans Gatt - Out of Shaktoolik - 13 dogs - 6.63 mph
8. Hugh Neff - Out of Shaktoolik - 11 dogs - 6.22 mph
9. Sonny Lindner - In Shaktoolik - 13 dogs- 7.21 mph
10. Dallas Seavery - In Shaktoolik - 11 dogs - 6.09 mph

13. Aliy Zirkle - Out of Unalakleet - 13 dogs - 6.17 mph
14. DeeDee Jonrowe - Out of Unalakleet - 13 dogs - 6.35 mph
15. Jessie Royer - Out of Unalakleet - 14 dogs - 7.58 mph
40. Melissa Owens - Out of Eagle Island - 12 dogs - 6.14 mph

So far only 6 teams have dropped out of the race. Best wishes to all!