Iditarod Musher Profile

Lance Mackey, 39, was born and raised in Alaska. The back to back three time Iditarod champion and four time Yukon Quest champion (and current record holder) says he began mushing "at birth." "I grew up around racing and the Iditarod. I was at the finish line in 1978 to see my father, Dick Mackey, win by one second. In 1983, my older brother, Rick, won. Both my father and brother won wearing bib #13 in their sixth Iditarod." 2007 was Lance's sixth Iditarod and he won wearing bib #13, just as he had planned. Lance says, "At this time we have a ‘Dream Team.' I'm looking forward to another great race season and the chance to defend our title. The '09 Iditarod was the performance of our team's capabilities and a reason to smile when I saw how they enjoyed their jobs so much! Looking forward to another great race!" Lance is a lifetime member of the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod Trail Committee Inc. and a member of P.R.I.D.E. His interests include fishing, building and I love gold and ivory!"  Lance and Tonya are the parents of Amanda, 21, Brittney, 19, and Cain, 17.