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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.

Sign up for your vet check time HERE!

Official 2026 Race Rules

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

2026 John beargrease sled dog marathon purse

Total Marathon + BG120 Purse
$25,000

70% of Total Purse will go to the Top 10 Marathon Finishers
30% of Total Purse will go to the Top 10 BG120 Mushers

Marathon Purse: $17,500
1st – $ 4,375.00
2nd – $ 3,150.00
3rd – $ 2,450.00
4th – $ 1,750.00
5th – $ 1,400.00
6th – $ 1,225.00
7th – $ 1,050.00
8th – $ 875.00
9th – $ 700.00
10th – $ 525.00

BG120 Purse: $7,500
1st – $ 1,875.00
2nd – $ 1,350.00
3rd – $ 1,050.00
4th – $ 750.00
5th – $ 600.00
6th – $ 525.00
7th – $ 450.00
8th – $ 375.00
9th – $ 300.00
10th – $ 225.00

A Special Thank You to Lang Feeds for sponsoring a supplemental award pool that will be distributed across the races in addition to amounts above.

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