Yukon River Quest

The results are in and awards have been handed out. Check the Yukon River Quest official website for a full press release on this year’s finishers!

Good morning again from Carmacks. All teams are in. The last team #79 arrived just before 11 pm last night. Unofficially we had 58 teams finish the abbreviated race in Carmacks before the cutoff time of 34 hours. 16 teams scratched.

Tonight the YRQ ‘24 comes to a close. Stayed tuned for the awards presentation tomorrow. Thank you to all of our competitors, sponsors, volunteers, race officials and fans! We’ll see you at the starting line in 2025!

At 7:53am Team #44 Seb and Gates Go for a Paddle arrived in Carmacks, the first team to make it to the mandatory rest. Teams are trickling in behind them. Stayed tuned! #yukonriverquest2024 📸 @karl_blattmann

Good morning from Coal Mine Campground & Canteen in Carmacks, race HQ for the next 24 hours. We were expecting the first teams by now, but last night's stoppage (see previous post) held them up a few hours. The first team is now expected here at 8 am.

Into the first night we go! While most of the teams are working on exiting Lake Laberge, a few teams have shown some strong pace and our headed for kilometer 115! #yukonriverquest2024 #yukonriverquest 📸 @karl_blattmann

Hello race fans! It’s a beautiful day to start the YRQ ‘24. All of the teams have made it to the first checkpoint and onto Lake Laberge! Calm winds are making for great paddling conditions! Stay tuned for more updates as we get our first images from the media team!

And just like that the 124th Yukon River Quest is underway! Good luck paddlers!

<-• GO TIME!! •-> Registration for the 2024 Yukon River Quest is NOW OPEN! Remember: Space is limited so be sure to sign up early. W: yukonriverquest.ca/yrq/app/entry8… #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon #marathonpaddling 📸 courtesy of Crystal Schick Creative by Mammoth 🦣

<-•ONE. •-> ONE goal. ONE Finisher’s pin. ONE experience of a lifetime! 🙌🏼 Will this be YOUR year to join us?? Registration for the 2024 YRQ opens tomorrow at 2 PM MST (Nov 15). 😊 #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon 🎥 Northern Drone Service Creative by Mammoth 🦣

<TWO!!!> TWO days is the fastest a team has ever made it from Whitehorse to Dawson City. Will this be YOUR year to challenge the record?? 🤔 Registration opens in just TWO days! #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #marathonpaddling 📸 John Howland Photography Art courtesy of Mammoth

< FOUR. > Four is the *maximum* # of days you can take to finish the YRQ. Will this be *YOUR* year to do it? Registration opens at 2 PM, November 15!  #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon #marathonpaddling 📸 courtesy of John Howland Photography Art courtesy of 🦣

*•FIVE!•* Did you know the YRQ passes through 5 different First Nations’ Territories between Whitehorse and Dawson City? Did you also know that there are only 5 days left until registration opens for the 2024 YRQ? #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon 🎥 @fullycaffinated

•SIX• Six is the average # of paddlers in a Voyageur Canoe. Will this be YOUR year to join us in that category?? Gather your teammates! Registration opens at 2 PM MST, November 15. 🛶 #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon 📷 John Howland Photography Art by Mammoth 🦣

•SEVEN• Did you know that’s how many different categories there are in the YRQ? There’s only SEVEN days left until registration opens for the 2024 YRQ. YAHOO! 🙌🏼🎉 #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon #marathonpaddling 📸 courtesy of Crystal Schick Art courtesy of Mammoth

In some cultures, 8 is a lucky #. Will you be fortunate enough to join us next year? 2024 YRQ Registration opens at 2pm MST on Nov 15. That’s 8 days away. Mark your calendar now! 📅 😁 #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon #marathonpaddling 📷 Crystal Schick Art by Mammoth

Registration for the 2024 Yukon River Quest launches on November 15th at 2 PM YST. We just have one question: Will this be YOUR year to join us? 😃 #YukonRiverQuest #YRQ24 #ExploreYukon #marathonpaddling 📸 courtesy of @northerndrones1 🎥 courtesy of Mammoth 🦣

Amazing news!

There are many countless people that make the Yukon River Quest special. One of those is definitely Al Foster. Thank you, Al, for your tireless volunteer efforts over the years! #yrq2023 #yukonriverquest @yukonnews yukon-news.com/local-sports/a…

Thanks for the coverage, @paddlingmag! 😊 #yrq2023 #yukonriverquest paddlingmag.com/stories/news-e…