Iditarod Musher Profile

Michael Williams, Jr., 25, was born and raised in Alaska. Michael says, "I am Yupik Eskimo and I have lived in rural Alaska all of my life. My dogs are mainly Alaskan huskies. My reason for entering the Iditarod is...well, it has been a dream of mine to run the Iditarod. I have been running dogs since childhood and I have always loved to run and race sled dogs. My interest in running the race grew over the years as I, and my family, have participated in training and helping my father, Mike Williams, Sr., prepare for the race as well as keeping track of the race."  Michael has run in several mid distance races in rural Alaska. He attended the Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Seward for a year and FMCT, studying carpentry. He enjoys wood working, hunting, fishing, camping and relaxing.