News and updates from the Yukon Quest Alaska organization, staff, and Board of Directors.
Here are a few updates from various sections of the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska trail from the head of our Trail Crew, Mike Reitz: The trail crew plans to be working out of Circle Jan 16-17, hopefully near Eagle on Jan 21st.Ā Thank you to the 7 riders with snow machines who took part and supported …
Here is a recording for any mushers or fans who would like to listen in for the first time if you were not able to make it to the meeting OR if you would like to listen in again! If you have any questions at all please reach out to racemanager@yukonquestalaska.com or director@yukonquestalaska.com.
Happy new year one and all! We are under a month to the start of the Yukon Quest Alaska, and things are really coming together. First and foremost, yes, the race is really happening, and it’s really happening as we planned: Fairbanks to Circle, up the Yukon river past Slaven’s Cabin to Eagle, down the …
Yukon Quest Alaska is extremely proud to announce an aviation sponsorship of the 2025 Sled Dog Races by Tok Air Service! The sponsorship will allow the veterinarians, officials, and volunteers to get in/out of remote checkpoints in order to safely to support the race. Zack Knaebel, a seasoned pilot and owner of Tok Air Service, …
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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 …
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This summer and fall have been jam-packed for everyone trying to get ready for winter, and my work as the race manager has been no exception! First, the successes: We have checkpoint managers for every checkpoint, and they are all experienced and looking forward to the race!Ā Scarlett Hall has retired from her work as the …
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, …
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The Yukon Quest Alaska has officially announced that the 2025 Sign Up Day will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024Ā 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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