description Yukon River Quest Overview
The Yukon River Quest is an annual canoe and kayak race covering approximately 715 km from Whitehorse to Dawson City in Yukon, Canada. It is recognized as the longest annual paddle race in the world. Participants compete in classes including canoe, kayak, and voyageur canoe, navigating the Yukon River under extended daylight conditions during the summer solstice.
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How long is the Yukon River Quest?
The race covers approximately 715 km (about 442 miles) from Whitehorse to Dawson City in Yukon, Canada, along the Yukon River. It is recognized as the longest annual paddle race in the world.
Do Yukon River Quest paddlers stop to sleep?
The race is essentially nonstop, with teams paddling through the night by taking advantage of June's near-continuous daylight. The main break is a mandatory layover of about seven hours at the checkpoint town of Carmacks.
When is the Yukon River Quest held each year?
It is held annually in late June, timed to the long daylight around the summer solstice in northern Canada. The event was first run in 1999 and has grown into an international fixture.
What boat classes can you enter in the Yukon River Quest?
Entries include canoes, kayaks, and voyageur canoe classes, the latter with teams of paddlers in large canoes. All classes navigate the same Whitehorse-to-Dawson City route, including the stretch along Lake Laberge.
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