Yukon Quest Alaska Adopt a Musher Program

CALLING ALL TEACHER FRIENDS (Public, Private, and Homeschool…you don’t have to be in Alaska to do it. Open to anyone)!! The Yukon Quest Alaska Adopt a Musher program seeks to grow awareness and interest in the sport of sled dog racing…which let’s be honest, most anyone outside of Alaska or the dog world hardly even …

YQA 550 | Patrick Mackey

Meet Patrick Mackey, he is a seasoned dog musher from Fairbanks, Alaska, with an impressive 26 years of experience. His journey into the world of sled dog racing was inspired by his father, Jason Mackey, and his uncle, Lance Mackey, both of whom are renowned figures in the mushing community. Patrick recalls wanting to grow …

2025 80-Mile Fun Run Race Marshall – Tekla Butcher-Monson

Meet the Yukon Quest Alaska’s 2025 80-Mile Fun Run Race Marshall, Tekla Butcher-Monson! Tekla is the founder and race director of the Tanana Valley Sled Dog Race (“The T-Dog) and the general manager at Trail Breaker Kennel. Inspired by her mother, Iditarod legend Susan Butcher, Tekla is passionate about sled dog races that fosters joy, …

Alaska Auto Rental Drives New Partnership with Yukon Quest Alaska for 2025 Races

The Yukon Quest Alaska Sled Dog Race is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Alaska Auto Rental as an official sponsor for the 2025 Sled Dog Races. This collaboration brings together two entities that share a deep appreciation for Alaska’s beauty, history, and spirit of adventure. Alaska Auto Rental, a Fairbanks based company known …

Race Marshall Update | November 2024

Here is an update from the 2025 YQA Race Marshall, John Schandelmeier: November finds most of us that have sled dogs out on them at any opportunity. Tour operators are getting their first customers and recreational mushers are getting fun runs in preparation for camping and longer trips. Those of us that are thinking of racing …

Yukon Quest Alaska Lowers Entry Fee for 550-Mile 2025 Sled Dog Race

The Yukon Quest Alaska is pleased to announce a significant reduction in the entry fee for the highly anticipated 550-mile sled dog race set to take place in 2025. In an effort to make the race more accessible to a broader range of mushers, the entry fee has been lowered from $1,000 to $700. For …

Yukon Quest Alaska Offers Exciting Incentive Prizes for Mushers

The Yukon Quest Alaska is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for mushers to receive exclusive incentive prizes by signing up for the 2025 races! Whether you’re participating in the 550-Mile Race, the 200-Mile Race, or the 80-Mile Fun Run, you can unlock these valuable rewards by signing up before December 10, 2024. Incentive Details: “We are excited …

2025 Race Head Veterinarian – Dr. Mercedes Pinto, DVM

Meet our 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska Head Veterinarian Mercedes Pinto, DVM, through the below biography: Dr. Mercedes Pinto is excited to head the team working to help keep all of the dogs happy and healthy while they run this incredible race! She looks forward to supporting the incredible athletes that are sled dogs, their mushers, …