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The 2009 race has finished!

Thanks to all sponsors, volunteers, support crews and paddlers for a fantastic race! The communities of Whitehorse, Carmacks and Dawson allied their energy to make this year's race another success!

See you all on June 30, 2010 for the 12th edition of the Yukon River Quest.



Chili and Bean Downriver Race Monday, July 13

Chili and Bean Downriver Race from Rotary Park to the Takhini River Bridge 18.5 km. Chili, Beans, Dessert to follow the race. Registration is at 5:30 pm and the race starts at 6:00 pm.
Call Pat 668-5298 for more info.

11th Annual Yukon River Quest - June 24-28, 2009

YRQ featured on NBC-TV June 6th • 77 teams now set to start 2009 Race to the Midnight Sun

Rules | Race Schedule | 2009 Race Discussion Forum

View the 2009 Bib Sponsors

Click here to view sponsors.

Melissa Valja, Registered Massage Therapist, will be available in both Carmacks and Dawson.
More info in your registration package.


July 2, 2009 - From Respite to Rapids

PilotGirl Productions PilotGirl Blog

July 2, 2009 - Dawson City Defenders

PilotGirl Productions PilotGirl Blog

June 30, 2009 - 2009 Race Award Winners

June 25, 2009 - THEY'RE OFF
Paddlers take off from the new starting line at Rotary Peace Park at noon on June 24 for the traditional run to their boats on the banks of the Yukon River. Check Gallery daily for more photo uploads as the race moves down the river to Dawson City.


Photo by Jeff Brady.

June 17, 2009 - Updated Information
There are now 77 teams racing. The latest press release has been updated with the new team information. The history page has been updated with highlights from last years race. Also see the updated race schedule to find out about another reception racers and support crews at Fortymile Gold.

June 5, 2009 - NBC Jeep World of Adventure
NBC Jeep World of Adventure showtime now at 5 pm EDT (2 pm in Yukon, 1 pm in Alaska) on June 6. Read the latest press release.

May 26, 2009 - View the 2009 Yukon River Quest Poster

May 20, 2009 - Yukon River Quest 2009 final team roster at 80+ teams
The May 15 deadline has passed for early withdrawal from the race, and the 2009 field is now set. Currently there are 80 teams listed on the Web Bios page with their assigned numbers. We are waiting on evacuation deposits coming in from three other teams which will be added to the list over the next few days. Barring any late withdrawals, we will start the 2009 race on June 24 with as many as 83 teams, down just six from last year's record field. Read the press release.

May 20, 2009 - Yukon River Quest to be featured on NBC's Jeep World of Adventure Sports June 6
A six-minute feature on the Yukon River Quest will air on Saturday June 6 on NBC's Jeep World of Adventure. The show, filmed by Mike Aprea, follows K1 racer Brad Pennington, who set a new solo record during the 2008 race. Read a preview of the June 6th show on NBC. The show will air between 2 and 3 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Brad also wrote a great seven-page article about the 2008 race for the June 2009 issue of Sea Kayaker, currently on newsstands.

May 8, 2009 - Icebreaker set for May 31
The annual Icebreaker Race will be held on Sunday May 31. The Icebreaker is a 28 kilometre race from Marsh Lake dam to Schwatka Lake. It is hosted by the Yukon Canoe and Kayak Club and sponsored by Up North Adventures, which provides the shuttle to the headwaters of the Yukon along with several prizes. Register at the Schwatka Lake parking lot beginning at 11 a.m. sharp to allow ample time to have your boat measured by the YRQ practice squad and loaded up for the shuttle. The shuttle leaves the parking lot promptly at 12 noon. This is a good opportunity for local paddlers and new racers to meet YRQ veterans and get some tips. For more information, contact Tim Hodgson or Up North Adventures.

May 1, 2009 - Late Registration open May 1-6, 2009
Due to several requests from teams that still want to enter the 2009 Yukon River Quest, the YRMPA Board has voted to allow late registrations this year until 11:59 p.m. Whitehorse time on May 6, 2009. To register a team you must contact the the YRQ office at 867-333-5628 to request late registration and waiver forms for your team. This is not available on eventsonline. There will be an additional $50 charge per team in addition to the registration fees posted in the Rules. We are currently at 88 teams so can accept up to 12 more.

April 17, 2009 - 89 Teams Registered for 2009 Yukon River Quest
As of Wednesday night's registration deadline, we have 89 teams signed up for this year's race. See a complete category breakdown in the Forum. Not all teams are complete, and individuals may join registered teams only through May 1st. Contact your team captain for the information you need to do this on eventsonline. Team bios will not be listed on the site until evacuation deposits are in the YRQ office. Team numbers will be assigned May 15. Watch for the new Racer Briefing Powerpoint and 2009 Race Schedule next week under Racer Info.

March 30, 2009 - Registration Deadline Approaches
With about 2 weeks to go before the April 15 registration deadline, there are about 20 slots left to fill for the 2009 Yukon River Quest. Register soon to make sure you get a spot in this year's race. Read the latest Press Release.

March 30, 2009 - Checkpoint Change for 2009 Race
The YRMPA board has approved a change in the location of CP3 to Goddard Point to consolidate checkpoint and safety crews near the end of Lake Laberge. The board also imposed a cut-off time of 0200 Thursday (14 hours after start) to reach CP3 for teams to remain in the race. The other change in Rule 24 was a better definition of the location of Sixty Mile CP8. See these changes in the revised 2009 Rules and watch for the updated Racer Powerpoint Briefing in April.

February 15, 2009 - 70 teams registered, solo slots full
Pre-registration for the 2009 Yukon River Quest hit the 70 team mark over the weekend, and the 30 solo positions are now filled with 27 K1 and 3 C1 teams. See forum for updated numbers on other classes. Web bios are added upon receipt of all registration materials in the YRMPA office. There are still two months to go. Remember to register by April 15, 2009.

December 26, 2008 - Solo registration reopens
The K1 teams that were wait-listed before Dec. 15 have now been registered, and there are now a few solo spots open to bring us to the 30 solo team limit. New K1 and C1 teams may register until these slots are filled. After they fill, a new wait list will be started.

December 22, 2008 - Extraordinary General Meeting March 26 (postponed to April 30)
The Yukon River Marathon Paddling Association will be holding an EGM on April 30, 2009 at 6:00pm at Sport Yukon to accept the 2008 final financial report and approve the 2009 budget. All YRMPA members are welcome to attend. See updated meeting schedule in Calendar.

November 28, 2008 - 2009 Team Bios now being listed
Teams go up on Bios page in order that they registered, but not until YRMPA has received evacuation waiver and information from all team members. Team numbers will be assigned on May 15, 2009.

November 1, 2008 - Registration for the 2009 Yukon River Quest is now open!
Please see the ENTRY page for pre-registration instructions and a link to our new online registration forms. Read Press Release

October 11, 2008 - Announcement of Annual General Meeting
Yukon River Marathon Paddling Association November 13, 2008, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sport Yukon.
Agenda will include: Special Resolution to change the fiscal year end date from October 31 to September 30; Election of President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and 4 Directors; Financial Report; Presidents Report. Open to all members of YRMPA. To become a member, e-mail info@yukonriverquest.com or call 867-333-5628

October 11, 2008 - Rules and Pre-Registration Instructions for the 2009 Yukon River Quest now available! The YRMPA is currently working with eventscanadaonline on our new application forms for the 2009 Yukon River Quest. A link to these applications should be available here on Nov. 1, 2008, our official entry opening day. If there is a delay, we will post information on the website. In the meantime, please get familiar with the 2009 Race Rules and the Pre-Registration Instructions.

Sept 6, 2008 - 2008 Yukon River Quest thank-you ad

Aug 5, 2008 - Check out these 2008 Race Photos: Jeff Brady | Cam Beemer | Harry Kern

July 21, 2008 - 2008 Bib Sponsor thank-you ad.

July 21, 2008 - River Quest GPS Points (PDF) - updated

July 16, 2008 - YRQ Race Records - updated

July 7, 2008 - 2008 Race Award Winners

July 7, 2008 - 2008 Sleepmonsters Race Reports

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.

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


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