Jessie Holmes Sweeps Iditarod, Wins $90K

0:00In Anchorage today, March 20th, Jesse Holmes claimed victory in the 2026 I Didorod late Tuesday night, securing his second win in a row. The Alaska musher didn't stop there. He swept every trail award during the nine-day race from Anchorage to Nome. Along the way, he nabbed honors like the Spirit of I Didorod and McGrath, the Halfway Award at Cripple, first musher to the Yukon at Ruby and several. He was at checkpoints including Caltag, Uniliquely, and White Mountain. These brought in $5,500 in cash prizes plus $4,500 worth of gold nuggets. Holmes walked away with $90,000 total, including the $80,000 top prize. He mentioned chasing greatness motivates him daily, and said he'll display the trophies in a small cabin to spruce up his bedroom. His victory boosts his career earnings to $327,394. That's solid, but legends like Jeff King topped nearly $1 million over decades with

1:03four wins. Holmes highlighted the steep costs of mushing, calling it a sport where finances are tight. He stressed, smart money management gives teams an edge, especially in lean years when every upgrade counts. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. Some sleep podcasts are your thing. This is your pillow, built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com