Race Info
The Yukon Gold Ultra will follow traditional First Nation single track trails and former mining roads for its entire distance. The course starts and ends in Whitehorse, Yukon, the capital of this northern territory.
Racers will snake along the stunning cliffs above the historic Yukon River, weave through the immense boreal forest of southern Yukon and climb above tree line on several small mountains including Mt. MacIntyre at 1600 metres elevation (Elevation at the Whitehorse airport is 700 m).
You will never be extremely far from civilization, but you will be surrounded by wilderness just the same. The course is physically challenging, but the solitude will test your emotional strength.
The Gold Rush which opened up the Yukon to many "outsiders" took place over a hundred years ago. However, the landscape has not changed significantly over that time. You’ll experience the same beauty and solitude that most "Cheechakos" encountered after clambering over the Chilkoot Trail enroute to the Klondiker Gold Fields in 1898. You’ll also be following the traditional paths used by many aboriginal hunters, traders and gatherers for centuries.
There will be 3 remote checkpoints along the course where you will find refreshments, first aid and moral support. The rest of the journey requires racers to be self-sufficient, carrying whatever water, food, clothing, first aid and other emergency supplies that might be required.
The trail will be marked. New GPS points will be available in June 2007 as course changes for the 2nd Yukon Gold Ultra are finalised.
| Starting time, date and location |
The 100 mile runners (solo and 2 person teams) will start at 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 28th. All mountain bikers and the 60 mile runners will start at 9 a.m.
You can complete the course on foot or mountain bike.
The race is open to men and women. Racers must be 18 years of age or older as of race day.
Racers should be prepared for a wide range of environmental conditions over the course of the race. Past weather information can be found at:
http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/forecast/canada/index_e.html?id=YK
There is also the remote chance that racers will encounter various forms of wildlife on the trail. Please see the section on Wildlife for more information.
100 mile racers will be able to leave one drop bag at the 50 mile aid station. These will be transported by race organizers. They should be marked with your name and race number clearly visible.
There will be no purse for this year's race.
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