Mitch Seavey having to run the iditarod. Mitch Seavey Mitch Seavey (born 1959) is an American dog musher, who won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across the U.S. state of Alaska in 2004, 2013 and 2017. At age 57, Seavey is the oldest person to win the Iditarod in 2017 (surpassing his record in 2013 at age 53). His son, Dallas Seavey, won the 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Iditarod; his 2012 win made him the youngest winner ever. Seavey competed in his first Iditarod in 1982, and has completed every race since 1995. In the 1995 race, he started in
Montana Race to the Sky where the dog teams stop for examination and spectators can view the progress of the race. The specialized veterinary care for the competition dogs is provided by veterinarians who are part of the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association. The 2014 race raised funds to support the United States War Dog Association Participants in the Race to the Sky qualify to compete in the Iditarod. Race to the Sky winners of 300, 350 or 500 mile race. Hometown and location information given for the year of their win. Montana Race to the Sky The Race to the Sky is a