Shaktoolik News

Running the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is normally a surefire weight-loss plan.

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race neared its end Tuesday afternoon as leader Dallas Seavey passed through Safety, checking in at 3:37 p.m. and checking out at 3:42 p.m. per race standings with only 22 miles of trail and a few hours separating him from victory in The Last Great Race.

Dallas Seavey is hanging onto a narrow Iditarod lead. He pulled into the Elim checkpoint at a little before 4pm this afternoon.

Dallas Seavey moved past Aliy Zirkle on Sunday to take the lead in the Iditarod.

With the Iditarod just around the corner, mushers are making final preparations with their dogs.