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What is the prize for winning the Yukon Quest?

What is the prize for winning the Yukon Quest?

The Dawson Award consists of four ounces of gold, and it is given to the first musher to reach Dawson City, the midpoint of the race, and complete the race. The final award is the Red Lantern, a $1,000 prize awarded to the last official finisher of that year’s race.

Who won the Yukon Quest 2020?

Brent Sass
For the second year in a row, Eureka musher Brent Sass has won the Yukon Quest sled dog race, after he and 11 dogs pulled into Whitehorse at 1:51 (AKST) Tuesday afternoon.

Will there be a Yukon Quest in 2021?

Yukon Quest Confirms Start in 2022 After having made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boards of Directors are happy to confirm that the next race will…

What is the longest dog sled race?

Iditarod Trail
The longest annually contested sled dog race in the world is the 1,688 km (1,049 mile) Iditarod Trail, which takes place across Alaska, USA.

How long does the Yukon Quest take?

9 to 14 days
The race lasts 9 to 14 days depending on weather, trail conditions and team speed. A maximum of 50 mushers can enter the Yukon Quest.

Is the Yukon River Quest Race still going?

Many thanks for your willingness to give us your time and talent for the 2021 race, and we look forward to seeing you in 2022. June 22, 2021 Statement by the YRMPA: “The Board of the Yukon River Quest is very disappointed to announce that the 2021 race is CANCELLED.

What kind of canoe can you use on Yukon River Quest?

It is open to solo and tandem canoes and kayaks, solo stand-up paddle boards (SUP0, and bigger C4 and Voyageur canoes. Please fully explore our site for information on how to participate in this great event, whether as a racer, a member of a support crew, or as a volunteer.

Who are the First Nations on the Yukon River Quest?

Please fully explore our site for information on how to participate in this great event, whether as a racer, a member of a support crew, or as a volunteer. The Yukon River passes through Five First Nations on our race route: Kwanlin Dun, Ta’an Kwachan Council, Little Salmon/Carmacks, Selkirk, and Trondek Hwechin.

Is the Yukon River Quest in a flood warning?

“Race officials spoke with Yukon government officials after the new flood warning was issued earlier today. While only days ago the water was thought to be cresting in Carmacks, recent warm temperatures and rain are causing water levels to rise and continue rising.