2013 Yukon River Quest Awards

(teams finishing under 55 hours received prize money) Solo Classes  (Recipients of necklace from Gold Trail Jewellery as well as prize money) Open C1: #11 Wun-Num-Nut – Jeff Brainard, Ontario (49:36:34) #8 Eco Challenge Japan Hiro – Hiromune Imai, Japan (68:34:31) no...

Field set for 15th annual Yukon River Quest

Pre-race tally has 67 teams from nine countries entered in “Race to the Midnight Sun” The race roster is set for the 15th annual Yukon River Quest, which will begin on Wednesday, June 26 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. This year’s field will feature 67 teams...

2013 Yukon River Quest Race Schedule

Saturday, June 1 Icebreaker Race: Marsh Lake dam toSchwatka Lake (28 km) The annual Icebreaker Race will be held on Saturday, June 1. The Icebreaker is a 28 kilometre race from Marsh Lake dam to Schwatka Lake. Register at the Schwatka Lake parking lot...

Registration opens for 15th annual Yukon River Quest

“Race to the Midnight Sun” is world’s longest annual canoe and kayak marathon WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Registrations are now being accepted for the 15th annual Yukon River Quest which will be held June 26 to June 30, 2013. The 715-kilometer (444-mile) wilderness adventure...

2012 Yukon River Quest Awards

(teams finishing under 55 hours received prize money) Solo Classes  (Recipients of necklace from Gold Trail Jewellery as well as prize money) Open C1: #29 Voyageur Buckaroo – Mark Fletcher, Haines Jct., Yukon (57:41) #53 Team Hellbender – David Hasenbeck, Missouri...