Over Alaska’s Iditarod course, 13 of the original 79 mushers had to abandon the race leaving 66 to finish at Nome. With the even number of finishers, no Point d’Appui could be awarded. 

On the cusp of the fulcrum were Justin Savidis of Willow, Alaska, at 33rd and Charley Bejna of Addison, Illinois, at 34rd. 

It was the second year in a row that Savidis finished 33rd. 

Dallas Seavey, the reigning champ, won again this year, edging out his father, who finished second. Dallas Seavey has finished in the top 10 since 2008 and has won the race three times now. 

The Lanterne Rouge this year goes to Cindy Abbott of Irvine, California, who finished 4 days and 16 hours behind the leaders.  This was her third Iditarod and first finish.