The 66 mushers competing in Iditarod XLI drew for start positions at Thursday night's start banquet. Six past champions are in the race, including defending champion Dallas Seavey. His father, 2004 champion Mitch Seavey is also entered in the race, as are four-time winners Martin Buser, Jeff King, and Lance Mackey, plus 2011 winner and record holder John Baker. The ceremonial start begins at 10am Saturday on 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage.
for a complete list of the start order, click here