Hello racers. For many of you, we imagine that the countdown is on! We have heard from many teams who are totally stoked and excited to come to the Yukon this spring. We are busy planning and getting ready to receive you with a warm welcome. Here is your April...
Hello racers. Happy spring! For some of us, the skiing is amazing and for others, the flowers are starting to bloom. Here is your March newsletter complete with updates which are posted on our website. Download newsletter...
Hello racers! Here is your February newsletter complete with updates which are posted on our website under News, on our FB page and in the Racer Forum Group. Download newsletter...
Greetings YRQ racers and happy 2022! This is the first of a monthly newsletter that will be sent to you with information and updates for the race. All newsletters will be posted on our website under News, on our FB page and in the Racer Forum. In order to ensure that...
New staggered race registration by class commences Nov. 1, 8 and 15 for the return of the ‘Race to the Midnight Sun’ on June 22-25, 2022 Read full press release
YRMPA wants boats on the river this year to help mollify the decision to cancel the 2021 YRQ last month; short race will run from Carmacks to Dawson on holiday weekend By YRQ MEDIA – The cancellation of last month’s Yukon River Quest at the last minute due to a...
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...
