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It's now 14 days to the Yukon Quest Special General Meeting where the work for a 2027 race will really get into gear. It will be in Whitehorse on February 17th at the Hyatt, in the Northern Spirit Room, at 6:30 pm. A new Board will be elected, and Committees formed to work on the many issues.
February 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
It's now 14 days to the Yukon Quest Special General Meeting where the work for a 2027 race will really get into gear. It will be in Whitehorse on February 17th at the Hyatt, in the Northern Spirit Room, at 6:30 pm. A new Board will be elected, and Committees formed to work on the many issues.
The Yukon Quest legacy. The second Yukon Quest, in 1985, ran from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. It was won by Joe Runyan, who came in 20 minutes ahead of the second-place musher, Rick Atkinson. Runyan took 11 days, 11 hours and 55 minutes to finish the 1,000 miles, winning him the $15,00 purse.
February 3, 2026 at 12:59 PM
The Yukon Quest legacy. The second Yukon Quest, in 1985, ran from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. It was won by Joe Runyan, who came in 20 minutes ahead of the second-place musher, Rick Atkinson. Runyan took 11 days, 11 hours and 55 minutes to finish the 1,000 miles, winning him the $15,00 purse.
The Yukon Quest legacy. The first Yukon Quest, in 1984, was won by Sonny Lindner, who came in 5 hours ahead of the second-place musher, Harry Sutherland. Lindner took 12 days and 5 minutes to finish the 1,000 miles, winning him the $15,00 purse. The poster art was by Gretchen Walker.
February 2, 2026 at 5:04 AM
The Yukon Quest legacy. The first Yukon Quest, in 1984, was won by Sonny Lindner, who came in 5 hours ahead of the second-place musher, Harry Sutherland. Lindner took 12 days and 5 minutes to finish the 1,000 miles, winning him the $15,00 purse. The poster art was by Gretchen Walker.
On this day 7 years ago, a Yukon Quest tour group was getting a real Yukon experience on Lake Laberge, with teams from the Cathers family! Photo by Murray Lundberg.
February 1, 2026 at 3:48 PM
On this day 7 years ago, a Yukon Quest tour group was getting a real Yukon experience on Lake Laberge, with teams from the Cathers family! Photo by Murray Lundberg.
As of a few minutes ago, the Yukon Quest Facebook page is active again, and yukonquest.com has been updated with the AGM and 2027 information.
Yukon Quest – Yukon Quest dog mushing
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January 30, 2026 at 9:38 PM
As of a few minutes ago, the Yukon Quest Facebook page is active again, and yukonquest.com has been updated with the AGM and 2027 information.
Rebuilding an important part of our history. yukonquest.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Rebuilding an important part of our history. yukonquest.com
Yukon Quest
Special General Meeting
"It’s all about the dogs!"
17th February 2026, 6:30pm
Northern Spirit Room, Hyatt Place, Whitehorse
Special General Meeting
"It’s all about the dogs!"
17th February 2026, 6:30pm
Northern Spirit Room, Hyatt Place, Whitehorse
January 29, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Yukon Quest
Special General Meeting
"It’s all about the dogs!"
17th February 2026, 6:30pm
Northern Spirit Room, Hyatt Place, Whitehorse
Special General Meeting
"It’s all about the dogs!"
17th February 2026, 6:30pm
Northern Spirit Room, Hyatt Place, Whitehorse
The Yukon Quest sled dog race is coming back! A Working Group met tonight, and a Special General Meeting will be held in Whitehorse in a couple of weeks - details tomorrow. #DogsOfBluesky #mushing
January 29, 2026 at 4:13 AM
The Yukon Quest sled dog race is coming back! A Working Group met tonight, and a Special General Meeting will be held in Whitehorse in a couple of weeks - details tomorrow. #DogsOfBluesky #mushing