Yukon Territory, Canada
When?
- 7th – 15th February 2027
What?
- Stage Race
- 32, 150, 375 and 480 km
- Expedition-style
- On foot, fatbike or with skis
Why?
- Getting to know a unique destination
- Supporting a country that is leading in environmental awareness
- Helping a region that is less travelled
- Acclimatisation combined with sightseeing before race
- Friends & family welcome to join in
The world’s coldest and toughest Ultra!
In 2027 the Yukon Arctic Ultra will return to the traditional route we had used from 2003 to 2024. The race start will be February 7th in Whitehorse.
Regarding distances for 2027, we will have 32km with a finish at Muktuk Adventures, a 150 km race with a finish in Braeburn and a 3-day cut-off. In addition we will offer a 375 and a 480 km distance to Pelly Crossing. At this point, we do not plan to go all the way to Dawson City in 2027. The race to the town of the gold rush will come back in 2028!
As always, we won’t know what the weather will be like. We’ve had good years and bad years when it comes to both extreme cold and it being too “warm”. Even with a return to less elevation, the YAU will remain extremely challenging and dangerous. Athletes need to be prepared for -50° C and colder, soft trails, overflows and of course everything else that comes with a non-stop ultra in this kind of a winter environment.
