The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race is run between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada every year in February. The start alternates between the two countries every year. The 1,000 Mile/1,600 Km race takes place over some of the harshest terrain on Earth under some of the most adverse weather conditions known to Man. The race winner takes home a $35,000.00 purse, with the top 15 finishers splitting the remainder of the $200,000.00 prize pot.
Join Sled Dog racing legend Lance Mackey on the trail as our team of award winning videographers and writers follow his progress from Fairbanks to Whitehorse. Enjoy a video visit with Lance and his team at home and get rare insights into one of the foremost kennels in Sled Dog Racing.
Those hearty enough to qualify for the Yukon Quest will have already demonstrated their ability to compete in long distance races, with completion of 200 and 300 mile races being a prerequisite to Yukon Quest entry. Participants will endure temperatures that can fall to below -40 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 100 miles per hour or more. Using dogs that were born and bred in these harsh conditions from the days of the Gold rush in the 1800's 50 Mushers compete against the elements, the wilderness, the terrain and each other in one of the hardest races ever run by Man or Dog.
