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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 …
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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 is thrilled to reveal the official logo for the 2025 Race, a heartfelt tribute to a beloved canine athlete and symbol of the enduring spirit of the race. This year’s design draws inspiration from Old Man, a legendary Yukon Quest Champion Canine Athlete whose legacy continues to resonate deeply within the …
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Meet Dereck “DJ” Starr, a seasoned musher from Tanana/Huslia, Alaska. He embodies the spirit and resilience of his home state through his passion for dog mushing. As a construction manager by day, DJ balances his professional life with his love for the trail. Supported by sponsors such as Edwin Bifelt and Alaska Native Renewable Industries, …
Jonah Bacon is a YQA 550-Mile Musher from Fairbanks, Alaska. With his deep-rooted passion for dog sledding, Jonah has carved out a niche for himself in this thrilling sport. Working with Deke Naaktgeboren at Nautique Sky Kennel, Jonah gets to enjoy the solitude of the trails, travel through pristine wilderness, and work with the best …
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 …
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 …