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Information For
Mushers

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is pleased to offer four different types of races for different experience levels!

Join us this year to become part of a rich history that will live on for generations and to accomplish one of the most rewarding and challenging races in the lower 48 states.


Registration is full for the BG120 and 40
We are happy to add you to the waitlist. Email us here.
Marathon registration has been re-opened
Beargrease Marathon

$390 through Nov 30, 2023

$450 beginning Dec 1, 2023

No entries after Jan 16, 2024

Reminder: Registrations are not valid until all required components are received including payment and vet check registration.

Official 2024 Race Rules

Rules for all races are included in the below linked rules document.

2024 John beargrease sled dog marathon purse

2024 Purse information will be posted shortly.
Total Marathon + BG120 Purse
$35,000

60% of Total Purse will go to the Top 10 Marathon Finishers
40% of Total Purse will go to the Top 10 BG120 Mushers

Marathon Purse: $21,000
1st – $ 5,250.00
2nd – $ 3,780.00
3rd – $ 2,940.00
4th – $ 2,100.00
5th – $ 1,680.00
6th – $ 1,470.00
7th – $ 1,260.00
8th – $ 1,050.00
9th – $ 840.00
10th – $ 630.00

BG120 Purse: $14,000
1st – $ 3,500.00
2nd – $ 2,520.00
3rd – $ 1,960.00
4th – $ 1,400.00
5th – $ 1,120.00
6th – $ 980.00
7th – $ 840.00
8th – $ 700.00
9th – $ 560.00
10th – $ 420.00

BG40 
A Special Thank You to Builtrite Handlers & Attachments,
who has generously donated a purse for the BG40 which will be distributed amongst the BG 40 finishers.

 

A Special Thank You to Lang Feeds for sponsoring a supplemental award pool that will be distributed across all three races.

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