22nd Yukon River Quest set to start in modified race. This year’s COVID-adapted event will see 48 teams “Race to the Midnight Sun” By YRQ MEDIA – The race roster is set for the 22nd Yukon River Quest, which will begin on Wednesday, June 23 in...
Yukon and other Canadian teams invited to register for COVID-adapted “Race to the Midnight Sun” and new Half Quest on June 23-26, 2021. WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Registrations will be accepted beginningFebruary 14, 2021 for the 22nd Yukon River Quest (YRQ),...
A virtual race on the Yukon River will occur this summer for paddlers worldwide who are unable to experience the “race to the midnight sun.” WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA – Even though the 2020 Yukon River Quest has been cancelled due to COVID-19, there...
COVID-19 travel restrictions and concerns for health and safety of paddlers, volunteers and communities behind decision to cancel June 2020 race WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA – The 2020 Yukon River Quest has been cancelled. The board of directors of the Yukon River...
Sign up early! “Race to the Midnight Sun” dates are June 24-28, 2020 WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Registrations will be accepted beginning November 1, 2019 for the 22nd annual Yukon River Quest (YRQ), which will be held June 24 to June 28, 2020. The 715-kilometer (444-mile)...
A record was broken in the C4 Open class and a new record was established in the new C4 Women’s class (see below). Prize money is awarded to teams that beat others in their class and finish within 25% of the winning time in their class. For list of all finishers in...
