Brent Sass, Jeff Deeter and Dallas Seavey are among those who appear to have left Skwenta as well, GPS tracking shows, though official race standings do not yet reflect their departures. It’s all to help keep people from mingling, lowering the risk of COVID-19 complicating the race. Iditarod 2021 Blog: More teams land in McGrath, Redington passes Takotna, Veteran Iditarod musher Aliy Zirkle evacuated to Anchorage after being injured on way into Rohn checkpoint, Veteran Iditarod musher Aliy Zirkle scratches from the race, COVID-19 vaccine now available to all Alaskans 16 and older, ‘You don’t sleep much, but that’s okay’: The volunteers of Iditarod make the race happen, Dispatches from the trail: Patrick and DeeDee offer insight as mushers arrive to McGrath, Veteran musher Dallas Seavey wins Alaska Air Transit Spirit of Iditarod Award, Aliy Zirkle has scratched from the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race after being hurt, https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/sports/iditarod/. Starting tonight into Wednesday, clouds will slowly clear as colder and drier air filters into the region. LISTEN LIVE . The Iditarod’s GPS tracker shows Nic Petit out in front as leading mushers race toward Finger Lake. Alaska ’s News Source is the official media partner of the Iditarod and you can watch the live start from Deshka landing on Channel 2 and CBS 5 as well as catch all the action and coverage throughout the race. (Marc Lester / … Mushers are about to take off on the Iditarod trail from Deshka Landing in Willow. The COVID-19 pandemic isn't stopping the Iditarod race in 2021, which is currently slated to start on Saturday, March 6. Veteran musher DeeDee Jonrowe on when she expects mushers to arrive in McGrath. All four teams still have 14 dogs. (CNN)The Iditarod, Alaska's legendary long-distance sled dog race, is set to begin Sunday despite the threat of coronavirus. There were a number of sleds ready at the checkpoint for mushers to swap out. The COVID-19 pandemic’s arrival in Alaska was evident during the 2020 Iditarod, with changes unfolding throughout the race: despite a relatively normal ceremonial start in Anchorage and restart in Willow the next day, checkpoints changed as the race went on, mushers scratched citing concerns over the pandemic, stops in remote villages were altered, big events were canceled and the plan for the race in 2021 was a huge unknown. Rounding out the top five on their way to Rohn, according to the GPS tracker, are Dallas Seavey, Ryan Redington, Aaron Burmeister and Martin Buser. The gold trail loop will take mushers and their dogs across the Alaska Range before they head to the ghost town of Iditarod. Here’s a look at the top five right now according to GPS: Nic Petit, running under bib number 10, has arrived at the Finger Lake checkpoint, about 107 miles from the Deshka Landing start. Brent Sass, Richie Diehl and Aaron Burmeister are all about three miles behind the first trio. The mushers will move toward the snow starting later in the day on Monday into early Tuesday morning. Veteran Iditarod musher Martin Buser shares his thoughts on the 2021 route just before heading out on the trail. Stay with Alaska's News Source as we cover the start of the #iditarod2021 race. This year’s race includes 13 women and 34 men, made up of 12 rookies and 35 veterans, representing four different countries. All but seven mushers have made it to Skwentna thus far according to official race standings, and at least 30 have departed the same checkpoint. Includes highlights of the 2020 Iditarod as teams make the trek through the stark wilderness to cross under the burled arch in Nome, Alaska. READ MORE: Nic Petit motivated to win Iditarod for his dogs. Plus they need to take their 24-hour rest at some point on the way out. There are 50 teams signed up to compete, including recent champions Pete … Veteran musher Jessie Royer shared a little bit of insight about her 2021 team before they hit the Iditarod trail. READ MORE: Veteran musher Matthew Failor looks for top 10 finish after scratching in last year’s race. News. READ MORE: Iditarod 2021 Trail Tracker: Zirkle out of the race, Redington first to Rohn, Reporter Taylor Clark takes us behind the scenes ahead of mushers arriving in McGrath. Watch on Channel 2, VUit app live and on-demand, Alaska’s News Source Facebook and AlaskasNewsSource.com. Veteran Iditarod musher Nicolas Petit shares his thoughts on the 2021 route and if it will impact musher standings.Live blog: https://t.co/Pf5beGnya1#Iditarod2021 pic.twitter.com/dHx6X53qCd. Advertisement . *PLEASE NOTE: THESE DISTANCES ARE ESTIMATIONS AS THE ACTUAL TRAIL PLACEMENT CAN VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR BASED ON CONDITIONS AND CAN AFFECT THE ACTUAL MILEAGE. #Iditarod2021. The top six teams have already reached the checkpoint and the Iditarod GPS shows a large group on the way. Leading mushers are continuing to check in to McGrath. The top five look a lot different when compared to the current race standings. He pulled into the checkpoint at 4 p.m. with 14 dogs, according to the latest Iditarod standings. Community. Stay with Alaska’s News Source as we cover the start of the race. Coordinating the effort is Matt Anderson. Mushers rested outside, too, casually chatting with each other and enjoying the scenery at one of the most picturesque spots on the trail.
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