Iqaluit, Nunavut – April 14, 2024 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) is excited for the 2025 Nunavut Quest. The race starts tomorrow, Tuesday, April 15 in Pond Inlet. Eight mushers will make the estimated one-week trek from Pond Inlet to Igloolik.
Musher
Donovan Qaunaq
Tom Naqitarvik
Isaac Irngaut
Joshua Qiliqi Ivalu
Jinneal Nanuraq Uttak
Lee Inuarak
Daniel Inuarak
Aiden Qaunaq
QIA supports Nunavut Quest through its $100, 000 allotment from the Qikiqtani Truth Commission funding, dedicated to the Qimuksiqtiit Revitalization efforts.
This year’s prizes are as follows:
1st Place – $20,000
2nd Place – $15,000
3rd Place – $10,000
4th Place – $5,000
5th Place – $2,500
6th – 8th Place – $2,000
The remainder of the QTC allotment for this year went towards community celebrations, gas for support teams, food for the camps and food for the dogs.
Live tracking updates will be available on the QIA website. Award ceremonies will take place once all of the mushers have arrived in Igloolik and times have been calculated.
Good luck to all 2025 Nunavut Quest participants!
For media inquiries, please contact:
Karen Flaherty
Director, Strategic Communications
Qikiqtani Inuit Association
(P) 867.975.8398 or toll-free 1.800.667.2742
