Kusko 300 boosts its purse again to a record $150,000 - Bethel, Alaska 
Kusko 300 boosts its purse again to a record $150,000
For the fourth time in five years, the purse of the world's richest middle distance sled dog race will jump again.
Organizers of the 38th annual Kuskokwim 300 announced on Thursday that they will hand out $150,000 in five months, split among the top 25 finishers. That's a $20,000 boost from this year's race.