Canada's Longest Sled Dog Race
The Yukon Quest is a signature event of the North—drawing competitors and spectators from around the world and showcasing The Yukon’s rich history, resilience, and pioneering spirit. As Canada’s only long-distance sled dog race, it holds a special place in the international mushing community.
The 2 race lengths this year are the YQ550: 888km of trail from Whitehorse to Dawson City and the YQ300: 500km of trail from Whitehorse to Pelly Crossing.
WHEN?
February 6th, 2027
starts @ 9:00 AM
WHERE?
Whitehorse to Dawson City
Yukon Territory, Canada
Speakers
Sponsors
KERN POST #14 40 MILE HOSPITALITY
One of the key and hidden elements of the Yukon Quest Race are the various ‘hospitality’ stops along the trail. The three stops that I am familiar with are Steppingstone,…
Kern Post 7 Hands On
Mushing is very much a ‘hands-on” sport, perhaps more so than any other. Without hands a musher is useless to his team. Without hands that can grab, pinch, feel, clip,…
Bikejoring Madness
🚲 When there’s no snow, the sled dogs simply upgrade their musher to a bicycle. It was a pleasure to film a bikejoring session with Benjamin Boucher, who ran the 2024…
Calendar
Fireweed Market Animal Day
Meet us in person at Animal Day during the Fireweed Farmers Market on Thursday, September 3 from 3 to 7 PM. Stop by to
Musher Registration Opens
Musher registration opens on September 4, marking the official start of the countdown to the 2027 Yukon Quest. Registration will
Musher Registration Party
Come join us at our office at 1109 Front Street from 9 AM to 4 PM to celebrate the opening
Tickets
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Early Bird
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*only until March 29th
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Access to the conference
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Online access to all speeches
Basic Pass
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*price after March 29th
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Access to the conference
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Online access to all speeches
Platinum Pass
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Access to the conference
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Online access to all speeches
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Dinner with speakers
Create the official 2027 Yukon Quest Poster
Submission Deadline
August 23, 2026 at midnight
$200 in prizes to be won!
Get 10% off everything in our store, flights at Air North and at participating establishments in Whitehorse. Plus you will be supporting the best Sled Dog Race in the Country!
Welcome to The Yukon Territory
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Yukon Quest
1109 Front St
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5G4