by prservices | Jun 8, 2018 | News
Pre-race tally has 115 teams from 15 countries entered in “Race to the Midnight Sun” 20th anniversary events celebrate race heritage; who to watch on the river. By YRQ MEDIA The race roster is set for the 20th annual Yukon River Quest, which will begin on Wednesday,...
by prservices | Oct 20, 2017 | News
Celebrations planned for 20th Anniversary “Race to the Midnight Sun”, the world’s longest annual paddling race; total and solo limits increased to accommodate new competitors; C4 canoes now in their own class. WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA – Registrations will be...
by prservices | Jul 5, 2017 | News
[Teams that finished under 55 hours receive prize money] Solo Classes [Recipients of hand-made canoe pendant from Gold Trail Jewellers of Dawson City, as well as prize money] Open Solo Canoe C1: • Team # 3 Mr. Bill – William Siersdorfer, Houston, TX, USA [58:42:03]...
by prservices | Jun 27, 2017 | News
Teslin dancers to welcome teams; no parking on roadway above Takhini River bridge The 19th annual Yukon River Quest begins at noon on Wednesday, June 28 when the horn sounds at Rotary Peace Park in Whitehorse and teams run to their canoes, kayaks and stand-up...
by YRQ Media | Jun 16, 2017 | News
Pre-race tally has 96 teams from 13 countries entered in “Race to the Midnight Sun” The race roster is set for the 19th annual Yukon River Quest, which will begin on Wednesday, June 28 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. This year’s field, as of...
by YRQ Media | Oct 31, 2016 | News
“Race to the Midnight Sun” is world’s longest annual paddling race, SUPs now an official class, stock C4 canoes will compete in voyageur class, new registration deadlines WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Registrations will be accepted starting November 1, 2016 for the 19th annual...
by YRQ Media | Jul 25, 2016 | News
[Teams that finished under 55 hours receive prize money] Solo Classes [Recipients of hand-made canoe pendant from Gold Trail Jewellers of Dawson City, as well as prize money] Open Solo Canoe C1: Team # 84 Gold Oariented – Brian Allemang, Merrickville Ontario Canada,...
by YRQ Media | Jun 15, 2016 | News
Pre-race tally has 94 teams from 14 countries entered in “Race to the Midnight Sun” By YRQ MEDIA The race roster is set for the 18th annual Yukon River Quest, which will begin on Wednesday, June 29 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. This year’s field, as of...
by prservices | Oct 30, 2015 | News
“Race to the Midnight Sun” is world’s longest annual canoe and kayak marathon WHITEHORSE, YUKON – Registrations will be accepted starting November 1, 2015 for the 18th annual Yukon River Quest which will be held June 29 to July 3, 2016. The 715-kilometer (444-mile)...
by prservices | Jul 1, 2015 | News
(Teams that finished under 55 hours receive prize money) Solo Classes (Recipients of hand-made canoe necklace from Gold Trail Jewellery as well as prize money) Open C1: Team # 33 Gold Oariented – Brian Allemang, Ontario, (62:13:36) Women K1: Team # 55 Erinfroglady –...
