Feb 2, 2021 | News
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),...May 13, 2020 | News
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...Mar 20, 2020 | News
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...Oct 29, 2019 | News
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)...Jul 2, 2019 | News
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...Jun 12, 2019 | News
Pre-race tally has 124 teams from 13 countries entered in “Race to the Midnight Sun”. By YRQ MEDIA The race roster is set for the 21st annual Yukon River Quest, which will begin on Wednesday, June 26 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. This year’s field, as...