2020 marks the inaugural year of the QRILL Pet Artic World Series (QRILL PAWS). The aim is to bring mushers from all over the world together, not only to compete against one another, but most importantly in a collaboration to take the sport of mushing to the next era.

This is only the beginning of the journey, much like the Iditarod’s first running in 1973. It was initiated with the hope to see mushing stay alive, to see sled dogs thrive and the sport to grow. However, it was uncertain in 1973 if there would be another Iditarod, but the event sparked a glow for dog mushers, media and public that made it what it is today, the world biggest Dog Mushing event.

QRILL PAWS can much be compared to the very first Iditarod, combined with its great aim and ambitions. We wish to bring mushing to the 21st century, in collaboration with the communities and media. This year’s Championship Award would highly focus on the honor of being the inaugural QRILL Pet Artic World Series’ champion. The titleholders name will be engraved in the official QRILL PAWS trophy. The champion will also receive a personal trophy to keep, as a reminder of their amazing performance and achievement.

This is a project that we hope to see change how the sport is perceived and work. We want to help create awareness and excitement worldwide around mushing and its unique qualities, bringing it to a much broader audience. The hopes being that someday this prestige’s award will come along with a monetary award as well. For now, this is the birth of something which we must foster together, so it can get to that point and be successful. That it can raise up the sport of mushing, not only in a few countries and certain areas, but to a continental level.

Not long after the finish of the fourth and final race of this season, we will announce the champion. He/or she will be invited to join us for the official prize ceremony which will take place at a later stage.  

Join us in celebrating the pilot season of the QRILL Pet Artic World Series.
May the best musher win!