The leaders have finally finished the grueling Iditarod! Bringing home the trophy was Dallas Seavey, with a total race time of 8 days, 13 hours, 4 minutes and 19 seconds.
Ally Zirkle trailed by less than 3 minutes, finishing at 8 days, 13 hours, 6 minutes, 41 seconds.
Mitch Seavey finished 3rd, about three-and-a-half hours behind the top two. He was followed by Joar Leifseth Ulsom and Sonny Lindner.
45 mushers remained on the trail as of 3:15 this afternoon, Alaska time.
Congratulations to all who make it through this incredible trial of man and dogs vs. mother nature.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!