After 11 days and 450 killometers out on the land from the mushers arrived to Kuujjuaq from Quaqtaq. It was a rainy morning when the dog teams set off at 9:05 AM on April 1st to reach the finish line in Stewart Lake just outside of Kuujjuaq. It rained during the first third of race where the snow was soft and and the visibility was not so good then the rain stopped and the wind picked up which helped harden the snow making it easier for the dogs to run on. In total the dog teams travelled 61.5 kilometers. A large crowd was at the finish line waiting for them teams to arrive and helicopter rides were given to those who wanted to see the dog teams from an aerial view. The medal hand out at the finish line was delayed to more rain. The following day a feast was organized by the community and prizes were given to mushers courtesy of the local Northern Village. The medal ceremony took place after everyone ate and later on in the evening, there was a fireworks display in honor of the 10th anniversary of Ivakkak. At the feast, there was cake contest baked by community members with Ivakkak designs where the third place winner was handed $100, second place $200 and first place got $300.

1st PRIZE winners Willie Cain Jr. of Tasiujaq and his partner Joseph Cain

• $12,000 gift certificate good for any purchase made at any throughout Nunavik or on order at the selling price (taxes and shipping included) offered by the Fédération des coopératives du Nouveau-Québec (FCNQ) to the champion. • Cash Prize of $7000 in total for the champion offered by Makivik Corporation • A pair of plane tickets to Montreal offered by First Air or Air Inuit (Note: The choice of tickets will depend on where the winner is from.) • Two night(s) for two offered by the Dorval Airport Travelodge • Ivakkak Cup to bring to home • 2 sealskin vests (retail value of $350 each) offered by Nunavik Creations • 2 gold medals and champion trophies

2nd PRIZE winners Noah Annahatak of Kangiqsujuaq and his partner Sandy Annahatak (his son)

• Cash Prizes of $8000 in total for the silver medalist offered by Makivik • $1000 shopping certificate from Northern Stores • A pair of plane tickets to Montreal offered by First Air or Air Inuit • Two night(s) for two offered by the Dorval Airport Travelodge • 2 silver medals and participation trophies

3rd PRIZE winners Peter Kiatainaq of Kangiqsujuaq and his partner Peter Jr (his son)

• Cash Prizes of $4000 in total for the bronze medalist offered by Makivik • $750 shopping certificate from Northern Stores • $500 shopping certificate from Tullik Newviqvi

• 2 bronze medals and participation trophies

4th PRIZE winners Peter Ittukallak of Puvirnituq and his partner Juani Nutaraaluk

• Cash Prizes of $2500 in total for the bronze medalist offered by Makivik • $500 shopping certificate from Northern Stores • 2 participation trophies

5th PRIZE winners Novalinga Novalinga of Puvirnituq and his partner Aibilie Moses

• Cash Prizes of $1500 in total for the bronze medalist offered by Makivik • $500 shopping certificate from Northern Stores • 2 participation trophies

OTHER PARTICIPATION PRIZES

The owner of all participating dog teams will get a $1000 participation prize, and their partner $750 offered by Makivik along with a participation trophy.