Ryan Redington was the 2nd Musher to leave McGrath.  As he exited, Richie Diehl arrived in 9th position.  

The multiple top 5 finisher feels good about his team & everything they’ve trained for as they begin the final third of the race. 

Brent Sass was the second musher to reach McGrath.  He will do his 8 hour rest & then continue racing.  Which he says, there’s a lot left of.  

Ophir Afternoon Update 1pm local

Being the first musher to return to McGrath, Seavey wins another award. 

Dallas Seavey plans on spending his 8 hear in McGrath, and then he says, it’s time to race.  He is currently leading the 49th running of the Iditarod.