The following are Iditarod highlights from the 2011 race, including winner, Red Lantern winner and other stats. Check back each day leading up to the 2012 Iditarod as we count down the last 39 years of races.

WINNER: John Baker from Kotzebue

WINNING TIME: 8 days, 18 hours, 46 minutes, 39 seconds

RED LANTERN: Ellen Halverson from Wasilla

RED LANTERN TIME: 13 days, 19 hours, 45 minutes, 49 seconds

MUSHERS: 62

FINISHERS: 47

ROOKIES: 13