Nome, Alaska – Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – Veteran Iditarod musher Jason Mackey (Bib# 12) of Wasilla, Alaska scratched at Unalakleet at 10:15.  Jason made the decision to scratch because he is ill.  He had 12 dogs in his team.

Veteran Iditarod musher Rudy Demoski, Sr. (Bib# 39) of Wasilla, Alaska scratched at Unalakleet at 10:20.  Demoski made the decision to scratch out of concern for his team.  He had 9 dogs in his team.