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Because it’s not all about the Grand Prize…

The first Award of Iditarod 2010 was given out this evening to Jeff King as he arrived at McGrath. There are several other awards given to mushers that arrive to specific checkpoints, there are also a handful of awards that are voted on and given in Nome once the race is over.

Special Iditarod Awards in Order of Presentation along the Trail

These awards are presented twice, once at the checkpoint or finish line and then again at the Musher’s Banquet in Nome. Only noted below are the initial presentation.

McGrath Checkpoint

PenAir Spirit of Alaska Award

• Original “Spirit Mask” presented to the first musher into McGrath
• $500 PenAir credit towards travel or freight shipments also awarded

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