Apr 25, 2022 | News
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...
Mar 17, 2022 | News
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...
Feb 22, 2022 | News
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...
Jan 24, 2022 | News
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...
Oct 25, 2021 | News
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
Jul 14, 2021 | News
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...
Jun 9, 2021 | News
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...
May 2, 2021 | News
22nd Yukon River Quest (NOTE: The race was cancelled due to Yukon River flooding conditions on June 22, the day before the scheduled start; watch for updates about whether there will be a race a little later in the summer) This schedule is based on our approved...
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...
