Announcements Archives - Yukon Quest Alaska

Yukon Quest Alaska Offers Exciting Incentive Prizes for Mushers

by directorAnnouncements, Race News November 13, 2024November 13, 2024No Comments

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 …

Race Manager Report | November 4, 2024

by Cate AlexanderAnnouncements, Race News, Uncategorized November 4, 2024November 4, 2024No Comments

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! Scarlett Hall has retired from her work as the …

2025 Race Head Veterinarian – Dr. Mercedes Pinto, DVM

by directorAnnouncements, Race News November 1, 2024November 1, 2024No Comments

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, …

Yukon Quest Alaska Announces Sign Up Day for the 2025 Races

by directorAnnouncements, Race News September 20, 2024September 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

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

by directorAnnouncements, Race News September 20, 2024September 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

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 …

2025 Yukon Quest Alaska Race Logo Design Contest

by directorAnnouncements, Race News, Uncategorized June 20, 2024June 20, 2024Comments are Disabled

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 …

2024 Yukon Quest Alaska Quest Guest Auction

by directorAnnouncements, Race News, YQA Events January 8, 2024January 9, 2024Comments are Disabled

Quest Guest Auction The 2024 Yukon Quest Alaska races are just around the corner and we are excited to announce the opening of our Quest Guest Auction! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans of the Quest to experience the excitement of the race up close and personal. The top bidder for each musher will …

Microcom | Yukon Quest Alaska Broadband Sponsorship

by directorAnnouncements, Race News, Sponsors January 8, 2024January 8, 2024Comments are Disabled

Founded in 1984 and locally owned, Microcom has always been a leader in bringing new telecommunications, television, and internet technology to Alaska. From rural cable television systems and satellite TV to multiple satellite broadband options, Microcom has continued to innovate and deliver the best direct-to-consumer satellite solutions. Microcom is partnering with the Yukon Quest Alaska …

Denali Industrial Supply Decades-Long Sponsor

by directorSponsors, Uncategorized November 29, 2023July 3, 2024Comments are Disabled

Denali Industrial Supply, a leading supplier of industrial products in Interior Alaska, has announced the renewal of their sponsorship of the Yukon Quest Alaska. The sponsorship has been in place for decades and the company has expressed their excitement to continue supporting the event. Gary Swoffer, Denali Industrial Supply President said, “We have been part …

Alaska Brewing Company and Republic National Distributing Company, Long Time Sponsorship Renewed

by directorAnnouncements, Sponsors November 9, 2023November 9, 2023Comments are Disabled

Yukon Quest Alaska is proud to announce a renewed sponsorship with Alaska Brewing Company and Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) for the 2024 races. For the past 13 years, Alaska Brewing Company has been an avid supporter of the race and its traditions. As a proud sponsor of the event, Jon Blakley from Alaska Brewing …