Lance Mackey first into Unalakleet nearly two-thirds of the way into Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Mackey first into Unalakleet in Iditarod

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Defending champion Lance Mackey is first into Unalakleet, nearly two-thirds of the way into the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Global satellite positioning information provided by the race shows Mackey reached the town on the edge of Norton Sound at 3:32 a.m. Sunday. He was followed by four-time winner Jeff King, who arrived at 6:29 a.m.

King had been leading, but Mackey pulled ahead after the front-runners left the Kaltag checkpoint Saturday.

The 1,100-mile race began in Anchorage and ends in Nome.