SLED DOG RACING PRIZE MONEY · 2026
Sled dog racing prize money in 2026
Sled dog racing paid £488,722 across 1 race in 2026, to 29 mushers. Jessie Holmes earned the most, £60,677.
PAID IN 2026£489k
RACES1
MUSHERS PAID29
TOP EARNER£61k
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 | £60,677£61k |
| 2 | Travis Beals | United States | 0 | £49,399£49k |
| 3 | Jeff Deeter | United States | 0 | £41,880£42k |
| 4 | Paige Drobny | United States | 0 | £34,361£34k |
| 5 | Wade Marrs | United States | 0 | £30,602£31k |
| 6 | Matt Hall | United States | 0 | £26,842£27k |
| 7 | Riley Dyche | United States | 0 | £25,714£26k |
| 8 | Lauro Eklund | United States | 0 | £23,835£24k |
| 9 | Peter Kaiser | United States | 0 | £22,331£22k |
| 10 | Michelle Phillips | Canada | 0 | £20,827£21k |
| 11 | Hanna Lyrek | Norway | 0 | £17,895£18k |
| 12 | Jessie Royer | United States | 0 | £16,917£17k |
| 13 | Ryan Redington | United States | 0 | £15,940£16k |
| 14 | Jesse Terry | Canada | 0 | £15,038£15k |
| 15 | Sam Martin | United States | 0 | £14,135£14k |
| 16 | Josi Shelley | United States | 0 | £13,195£13k |
| 17 | Bailey Vitello | United States | 0 | £12,368£12k |
| 18 | Gabe Dunham | United States | 0 | £11,579£12k |
| 19 | Rohn Buser | United States | 0 | £11,203£11k |
| 20 | Chad Stoddard | United States | 0 | £10,451£10k |
| 21 | Kevin Hansen | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 22 | Sadie Lindquist | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 23 | Joseph Sabin | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 24 | Sam Paperman | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 25 | Sydnie Bahl | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 26 | Brenda Mackey | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 27 | Keaton Loebrich | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 28 | Jason Mackey | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
| 29 | Richie Beattie | United States | 0 | £1,504£2k |
The top 15 in 2026
Every race in 2026
By prize money paid
| RACE | WINNER | PAID |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Iditarod | Jessie Holmes | £488,722£489k |
Every year we hold
Frequently asked questions
Who earned the most sled dog racing prize money in 2026?
Jessie Holmes, with £60,677 and 1 title. Travis Beals was next on £49,399.
How much prize money was paid in 2026?
£488,722 across 1 race, to 29 mushers.
Which race paid the most in 2026?
The 2026 Iditarod, at £488,722.
How does 2026 compare with 2025?
2025 paid £413,534 across 1 race.
Where to next
Every year and every musher is on sled dog racing prize money. The year before is 2025.