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. Typically, the Jr. Iditarod trail follows the Iditarod trail from the Wasilla area to the Big Bend of the Yentna River approximately 80 miles from the start. At that point, the mushers take a mandatory 8 to 12 hour layover depending on trail conditions and experience camping out with and caring for their dogs and themselves. The half way point is at Yentna Station Roadhouse .