2018 Yukon River Quest Awards

Jul 5, 2018 | 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 # 116 Sika Adventure – Bryan Allemang, Whitehorse, YT, Canada...

Record Field Set to start 20th Annual Yukon River Quest

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,...

2018 Race Events Schedule

Jun 2, 2018 | News

20th annual Yukon River Quest • June 27-July 1, 2018 Pre-Race Schedule Friday-Saturday, May 11-12 Marathon Paddling Clinic with Mike Vincent – $30 per 3-hour session, an extra $10 if you want a seat in a YRQ Jensen Canoe for training. Call Jim Boyd to...

Registration opens Nov. 1st for 20th annual Yukon River Quest

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 –...

2017 Yukon River Quest Awards

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]...

Viewing the “Race to the Midnight Sun”

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...

Another record field ready for 19th annual Yukon River Quest

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...