In Iditarod wins alone, Kristy has won more than $27,000 and Anna $23,000. The Iditarod pays a purse of $500,000 split among the top 20 finishers. Finishers who don't place in the top 20 all receive a symbolic $1,049 check — one dollar for every mile run. 6 мар. 2020 г.
How do dog mushers make money?
Most of SP Kennel's funding comes from race winnings, although sponsors may provide things like veterinary care and racing equipment. Or cash: Mushing enthusiasts will pay from $25 to $500 annually to join the “Dog Fan Club” or sponsor a particular pooch.
How much money did Jessie Holmes win in the 2021 Iditarod?
ParticipationYearPlacePrize202115$12,496.0020209$23,763.00201927$1,049.00
How much money can you make dog sledding?
The winner for the past five years has taken home about $50,000, which some mushers say doesn't even cover their dog food bill for a year. Four-time winner Jeff King donated $50,000 to the race, but times have improved in the two years since he made that gift. "It has been a gradual growth process," Hooley said.
How much do mushers win in the Iditarod?
For his victory in the world's most famous sled-dog race, Sass will take a share of the Iditarod's total $500,000 prize purse. The exact amount of his prize is yet to be determined, but winners in the past 10 years have usually taken home at least $50,000, according to Iditarod records.
