Welcome to the Yukon Quest

The Yukon Quest International 1000 Mile Sled Dog Race
The Yukon Quest is known for excellence in canine care and fostering the traditions of northern travel by dog team. This epic winter sports event occurs every February at the “top of the world” and covers 1,000 miles between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse in Canada’s Yukon Territory.

The Yukon Quest Trail follows historic Gold Rush and mail delivery dogsledding routes from the turn of the 20th century. Yukon Quest dog teams compete over two weeks with mushers guiding their 14 canine athletes across frozen rivers and lakes and over mountain summits in the heart of the Arctic winter through some of the most pristine wilderness remaining in North America.

See the trail map and elevations, the distance chart PLUS the Yukon Quest Flyover, an interactive, virtual flight over the Yukon Quest Trail.

This year's race starts on Saturday, February 6, at 11:00 am. The start line is on the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, near the Cushman Street Bridge. The start takes place right in front of the Alaska Race Headquarters at 550 1st Avenue. Come on out, join the fun, and cheer for your favorite mushers as they begin their 1000 mile quest!!

Don't forget the the Yukon Quest 300 will start at the same place on the same day at 5:00 PM (NEW STARTTIME!