Gear is basically the same as mandatory gear on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Requirements are clearly spelled out in the rules booklet which is sent to all entrants. The entry deadline may vary. Interested mushers should check with ITC headquarters. Prizes and Trophies Trophies are awarded to those mushers finishing in first through fifth places.
All contestants receive a participation trophy.
All drivers finishing the race earn the large Jr, Iditarod finishers patch similar to those awarded to successful Iditarod mushers. Additional placement prizes awarded to those who run the Jr. Iditarod are donated by local businesses - items such as a new sled, snow shoes, fur caps, fur mits, cold weather clothing and gear, portraits, and a variety of other nice gifts. Every finisher gets something. In 1987 we started our scholarship program which we hope with contributions to build on. We hope to build on this in the future.