The following mushers have either signed-up or expressed an interest in running this years race. A [Q] indicates the race is being run as a Quest or Iditarod qualifier. Lists are in sign-up order.

Emergency numbers (officials only)

  • 2012 races/Early interest indicated (first choice/second choice)
    • Karin Hendrickson (possibly two teams) Chugiak, AK
    • Tom Schonberger, Chugiak, AK (100)
    • Kathleen Frederick, Willow, Alaska (200)
    • Peter Duncan, Willow, AK (200/100)
    • Robert Forto http://teamineka.com/ (300/200)
  • 200 (Confirmed)
    Tracey Schaefer, Kotzebue, Alaska
    1. Jeff Hemann, Willow, Alaska [Q]
    2. Karen Ramstead, Alberta, Canada
    3. Dee Dee Walker, Willow, Alaska [Q]
    4. Philip Walters, Eagle River [Q]
    5. Steve Geiger, Willow, Alaska [Q]
    6. Jerry Sousa, Talkeetna, Alaska
    7. Justin Savidis, Willow, Alaska
    8. Joe Holod, Willow, Alaska http://www.sewardhelicopters.com [Q]
    9. Tamara Rose, Fairbanks, Alaska
  • 300 (Confirmed)
    1. Aliy Zirkle, Two Rivers, Alaska http://www.SPKDogLog.com
    2. Ryne Olson, Two Rivers, Alaska http://www.SPKDogLog.com
    3. Tony Angelo, Fairbanks, Alaska [Q] Scratched—sadly, his truck failed to start Friday am
    4. Dallas Seavey, Willow, Alaska
    5. Wilmotte Arnaud, Arlon, Belgium
    6. Bob Chlupach, Willow, Alaska
    7. Jan Steves, Edmonds, Washington [Q]