May 1, 2008 - Registration Period Closed - Registration for the 2008 Yukon River Quest closed at midnight May 1, 2008. The race is still full at 100 teams but the roster could drop some if more teams withdraw. Teams have until June 1 to withdraw to be eligible for 75% refund of entry fees. The wait list is down to just one tandem team. No other teams may be added to the wait list as of May 1. A final race roster will appear June 1. There will be some shifting of team numbers on that date so we have a range of numbers 1-100 at race start.

April 26, 2008 - Preview the 2008 Pre-race Powerpoint Presentation (8.7 MB).
If any questions, email: info@yukonriverquest.com

April 12, 2008 - Food for the Long Haul to Dawson (all 746 km of it)
Read this fantastic article by Pat McKenna as she shares some of her professional knowledge and experience which she will use in her fifth YRQ June 25-28, 2008.

February 28 - The 2008 Yukon River Quest is now full.
The Yukon River Quest is in the process of registering the final voyageur teams to complete the full field of 100 by this weekend. Any registrations that come in on or after Feb. 28, 2008 will be given the
option of being placed on a waiting list. See Forum for wait list updates as teams withdraw and slots come open.

Feb. 7 - Tandem and Solo team limits reached
The 2008 Yukon River Quest is now full for tandem and solo teams. There are 25 K1, 5 C1, and 55 C2 and K2 teams registered. From now until the total 100-team limit of 100 is reached, only voyageur teams will be registered unless there are withdrawals from the other classes. We have started a tandem wait list, in addition to the K1 and C1 wait lists. Please refer to Rule 2 for waiting list procedures.

Jan. 21, 2008 - 2008 FIELD FILLING FAST!
The 2008 Yukon River Quest is filling up fast. As of Jan. 20, we had 81 teams registered and are getting close to the 85-team limit for non-voyageurs. We also are expecting to reach our maximum limit of 100 teams, so voyageur teams also should be getting their entries in soon. Register now!

Dec. 22 , 2007 - Solo canoe class opens up again. Due to a decision by two previously registered solo teams to go tandem, and the one person on the solo wait list to also go tandem, there are now two solo canoe spots open. Also, with close to 70 teams registered, that means there are less than 20 spots available for tandem teams. Anyone serious about entering the 2008 race should do so soon before the non-voyageur 85-team limit is reached.

Dec. 13 , 2007 - Sponsor a bib for the 2008 Race. 2008 Bib Sponsor forms available now.

Nov. 14, 2007 - Economic Development Supports Yukon River Quest Analysis

Nov 12, 2007 - 2008 Race - Solo canoes are now full and we will be starting a solo canoe wait list as well. Please watch the forum in the 2008 Race section for wait list names.

Nov 11, 2007 - Rules update approved by YRMPA board: Better defined C2 and C1 canoe specs are highlighted in bold italics under Rule 11. There also was a correction on the Mandatory Equipment Rule 17a regarding required number of canoe paddles, and a better definition for the Rule 17s tent requirement.

Nov 8, 2007 - Juno Award winner will perform at film screening of "River of Life" Nov. 18

Oct 28, 2007 - "River of Life" now available on DVD from the National Film Board.
Follow the Yukon's Paddlers Abreast team of breast cancer survivors during the 2006 Yukon River Quest. This moving film is winning praise at festivals around the country this fall. A fund-raiser showing and concert with film musician Shari Ulrich will be staged in Whitehorse at the Yukon Arts Centre on Nov. 18. Watch for details here soon.

Oct 21, 2007 - Canoe & Kayak rental page has been updated.

Oct 21, 2007 - FAQ updates:
Q: I am not from Canada and see I need “Proof of Visitor to Canada Health Insurance.” What is this and how do I obtain it for the event?
Q: Where can I rent a canoe or kayak?
Q: What about Lake Laberge, why do we need a spray skirt?
Q: Where can we stay in Carmacks? Is there a cost?
Q: Once I reach the finish line, where can I camp or get a room in Dawson City?

Oct 21, 2007 - 2008 Team Bios are being posted. Check them out to see who will be participating in the 2008 Race.

Oct. 15 - Registration forms for the 2008 Race are now available by clicking here. Please take the time to review the 2008 Race rules prior to entry.

Oct. 9 - 2008 Race rules are now posted and available in PDF or WORD format.

Sept 1 - Order your Yukon River Quest "Paddle Me Hard" Bumper Stickers Today!!! Choice of blue or green. Only $5 each plus postage. We also have Yukon River Quest round logo decals for $5 each. Call the race line to order: 867-333-5628.

Aug 31 , 2007 - 2007 Race Award Winners

Aug 31 , 2007 - Yukon River Quest Race Records - Updated

Aug 31 , 2007 - Thank-you ad from the Whitehorse Star (PDF - 6.5mb)

June 23, 2007 - Bib sponsor thank-you ad from the Whitehorse Star (PDF)

June 20, 2007 - 2007 Bib Sponsorship - List of Teams (PDF)

June 5, 2007 - Negotiating Five Finger Rapids (pdf)