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, …

YQA 500 - Jason Mackey Bio

YQA 550 | Jason Mackey

Jason Mackey, a native of Fairbanks, Alaska, has spent his life immersed in the world of sled dogs, cultivating a deep passion and expertise in the sport. Growing up in a family where sled dogs were a priority, Jason was introduced to the exhilarating yet demanding world of dog mushing from a young age. Over …

Yukon Quest Alaska Announces Sign Up Day for the 2025 Races

The Yukon Quest Alaska has officially announced that the 2025 Sign Up Day will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the YQA Headquarters (550 1st Avenue, Fairbanks AK). This much-anticipated event marks the beginning of the journey for mushers and their teams as they prepare for the grueling 550-mile …

2025 Race Marshall – John Schandelmeier

Meet our 2025 YQA Race Marshall for the 550- and 200-Mile races, John Schandelmeier, through the below biography: I was born and raised on a homestead in Alaska. My wife of 20 years is Zoya DeNure. We have 5 kids in the house; mostly girls. 2 biological, 2 permanent fosters and an adopted son. Dogs …

Yukon Quest Alaska Announces Exciting 2025 Race Line Up

The Yukon Quest Alaska Sled Dog Race is thrilled to announce the race lineup for the 2025 season, which will feature three exhilarating races: the 550-mile race, 200-mile race, and 80-mile fun run. Building on the success of previous years, the 2025 races promise to bring new challenges and unforgettable adventures for mushers and their …

2025 Yukon Quest Alaska Race Logo Design Contest

Calling all artists, graphic designers, and Yukon Quest enthusiasts! The Yukon Quest is excited to announce the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska Race Logo Design Competition. This is your chance to shine and create the next iconic logo for the legendary 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska Race. Imagine your art celebrated by fans and participants across the …

Yukon Quest Alaska Board of Director Applications Are OPEN!

Interested in joining the Yukon Quest Alaska Team? Apply to be on our Board of Directors! We are seeking dedicated individuals with strong business acumen and community ties to join our Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to contribute to the growth of our organization and make a significant impact in your community. As …