[Jemian]

(2:21 p.m.) Just 20 minute to "go" time, although they probably won't have official numbers here for a bit since the checkers will have so many people checking out of Unalakleet at once.

One of the race officials posted an update from Team Perrins (Trail Class), the only team to make Nome so far.

They say they went on the ice out of Elim and found about 3 miles of thin, smooth ice and then about 1 mile of open water.

The race is marking the back trail over land, but who knows if other teams will risk it.

[Al B.]

Trail Class is the amateurs. They raced ahead of the pro class. Todd is leading the pro class out of Unalakleet.