Sept 7, 2008 - 11th Annual Yukon River Quest - June 24-28, 2009
Registration begins Nov. 1 - watch for 2009 registration form and rules by Oct. 10.

The Autumn Classic Yukon Canoe and Kayak Club - Saturday, September 13, 2008
McClintock River- 16 kilometres
Registration 11 am McClintock River Bridge pull-out south on the Alaska Hwy
Race Start 12 noon
free YCKC Members - $ 5.00 non-members
YCKC Memberships available at Registration
More Info: Tim 633-4918
Come enjoy the beautiful fall colours on a lovely Yukon river.
YRQ canoes available to rent for this YCKC event at a cost of $20. If interested, email info@yukonriverquest.com

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 21, 2008 - Chili and Bean Downriver Race
Rotary Park to Takhini River Bridge 18.5 km - Tuesday, July 29
Registration Rotary Park 5:30 pm Race Start 6 pm. $10.00 for YCKC members, $15.00 for non-members. Chili, Beans, great desserts and draw prizes after the race. Come on out for a positively explosive paddling experience! Info: Pat 668-5298 and Liz 633-4918

July 16, 2008 - YRQ Race Records - updated

July 7, 2008 - 2008 Race Award Winners

July 7, 2008 - 2008 Sleepmonsters Race Reports

June 28 - Congratulations to all the participants of the 2008 Yukon River Quest!!

Sunday, June 22 - Marathon Paddling Clinic: NEW LOCATION - Schwatka Lake (boat launch off Chadburn Rd.), Sign up at Up North Adventures, 2-4 p.m.: Instruction by local paddlers Peter Coates (canoe) and Steve Mooney (kayak). Shuttle to lake and Instruction Sponsored by Up North Adventures.

June 19, 2008 - Health Insurance Update For Racers
The YRMPA board is recommending that racers who need Visitor to Canada health insurance (those without health insurance cards) purchase $150,000 worth of coverage for the 4 days. One racer has told us that will cost about $30 in premiums. You will need some proof of health insurance when you pick up your registration materials on Tuesday. If you have questions about where to obtain this insurance, e-mail cmura@arcticinsurance.com - you should do this before you leave for the Yukon. For more information, please see Forum discussion on this topic.
- Jeff Brady, YRQ president

June 16, 2008 - 10th annual Yukon River Quest to feature record 90 teams
The final race roster is set for the 10th annual Yukon River Quest, which will begin on Wednesday, June 25 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. This year’s field will feature a record 90 teams with nearly 240 paddlers from all over the world.

The Yukon River Quest is the longest annual canoe and kayak race in the world. Except for two mandatory rest stops totaling 10 hours, paddlers race non-stop over the 742 kilometers (460 miles) to Dawson City. Held annually in the north during the last week of June (around the summer solstice), it is a true “Race to the Midnight Sun” and recognized as one of the toughest adventure marathon events in the world.

Teams will compete for a record $31,000 in prize money in various categories, but many do the race for the personal satisfaction of staking their claim to a coveted finisher pin. Read More.

June 16, 2008 - YCKC ICEBREAKER RACE RESULTS

May 25, 2008 - Check out this Yukon River Quest YouTube video by Brad Pennington

May 25, 2008 - 2008 Race Schedule - Revised May 25

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.

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

Aug 31 , 2007 - 2007 Race Award Winners

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

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