Photo: Ivakkak mushers savour their victory

Ivakkak’s top three winners hoist their trophies at an awards ceremony at the Kuujjuaq Forum April 12. Tasiujaq’s Willie Cain Jr. and Daniel Cain Annahatak, centre, won the 2016 event with a total time of 30 hours and 55 minutes. In second place, Peter Ittukallak and Putugu Iqiquq of Puvirnituq, at left, finished in 31 hours and 42 minutes, while Kuujjuaq mushers George Kauki and Jikka Cain Snowball, at right, finished in third place in 32 hours and six minutes. A total of 12 teams competed in this year’s race, which left Quaqtaq March 31 and followed the Ungava coast, stopping in Kangirsuk, Aupaluk, Tasiujaq and finally, Kuujjuaq. (PHOTO BY P. DUNNIGAN/IVAKKAK)