SLED DOG RACING PRIZE MONEY · 2026
Sled dog racing prize money in 2026
Sled dog racing paid £481,481 across 1 race in 2026, to 29 mushers. Jessie Holmes earned the most, £59,778.
PAID IN 2026£481k
RACES1
MUSHERS PAID29
TOP EARNER£60k
The 2026 money list
The top 29 mushers by prize money won in 2026
| # | MUSHER | NATION | WINS | PRIZE MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessie Holmes | United States | 1 | £59,778£60k |
| 2 | Travis Beals | United States | 0 | £48,667£49k |
| 3 | Jeff Deeter | United States | 0 | £41,259£41k |
| 4 | Paige Drobny | United States | 0 | £33,852£34k |
| 5 | Wade Marrs | United States | 0 | £30,148£30k |
| 6 | Matt Hall | United States | 0 | £26,444£26k |
| 7 | Riley Dyche | United States | 0 | £25,333£25k |
| 8 | Lauro Eklund | United States | 0 | £23,481£23k |
| 9 | Peter Kaiser | United States | 0 | £22,000£22k |
| 10 | Michelle Phillips | Canada | 0 | £20,519£21k |
| 11 | Hanna Lyrek | Norway | 0 | £17,630£18k |
| 12 | Jessie Royer | United States | 0 | £16,667£17k |
| 13 | Ryan Redington | United States | 0 | £15,704£16k |
| 14 | Jesse Terry | Canada | 0 | £14,815£15k |
| 15 | Sam Martin | United States | 0 | £13,926£14k |
| 16 | Josi Shelley | United States | 0 | £13,000£13k |
| 17 | Bailey Vitello | United States | 0 | £12,185£12k |
| 18 | Gabe Dunham | United States | 0 | £11,407£11k |
| 19 | Rohn Buser | United States | 0 | £11,037£11k |
| 20 | Chad Stoddard | United States | 0 | £10,296£10k |
| 21 | Kevin Hansen | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 22 | Sadie Lindquist | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 23 | Joseph Sabin | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 24 | Sam Paperman | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 25 | Sydnie Bahl | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 26 | Brenda Mackey | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 27 | Keaton Loebrich | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 28 | Jason Mackey | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
| 29 | Richie Beattie | United States | 0 | £1,481£1k |
The top 15 in 2026
Every race in 2026
By prize money paid
| RACE | WINNER | PAID |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Iditarod | Jessie Holmes | £481,481£481k |
Every year we hold
Frequently asked questions
Who earned the most sled dog racing prize money in 2026?
Jessie Holmes, with £59,778 and 1 title. Travis Beals was next on £48,667.
How much prize money was paid in 2026?
£481,481 across 1 race, to 29 mushers.
Which race paid the most in 2026?
The 2026 Iditarod, at £481,481.
How does 2026 compare with 2025?
2025 paid £407,407 across 1 race.
Where to next
Every year and every musher is on sled dog racing prize money. The year before is 2025.