Two area mushers lead currently as defending champion Jason Barron is third. Barron is going for a three-peat. He would be the only musher to win three consecutive races if he can pull it off.
Currently six mushers have dropped out of the race. The most notable being John Barron (Jason's father) and a two-time champion himself. John Barron dropped out because of the stomach flu. His team was strong.
Other former champions still on the course include Mark Black and Jamie Nelson.