| Month |
Date |
Event |
Contact |
| April |
16 |
Law Day Run - a
great event, where anyone who's anyone shows up to be seen. Don't miss it, as the money
raised goes to a good cause. Race starts at 12 noon at the Whitehorse Courthouse |
Tom Ullyet, 668-5844 |
| May |
7 |
Carmacks School Cross
Country Run - at Tantalus School, Carmacks |
1-867-863-5371 |
| . |
9 |
Run for MOM * a
charity event to raise money for a mamogramy unit for the Whitehorse General Hospital.
Starts at the Hospital at noon. A great cause and all the money raised
stays in the Yukon! |
Val Pike, 393-8700 |
| . |
12 |
Jean Fast Memorial Run
- held in memory of Jean Fast who was tragically killed by a drunk driver. Show up
to remember Jean and support the fight against drunk driving and encourage safe running
practices by runners. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. at the SS Klondikel, Whitehorse |
Judy Kelly, 668-4306 |
| . |
14 |
Haines Junction School
Cross Country Run - St. Elias School, Haines Junction |
1-867-634-2231 |
| . |
18 |
First Sportslodge
Riverbank 5km. Fun Run * 1st of the season - to be held every Tuesday,
unless indicated otherwise, at 6:30 p.m. starting at FH Collins School, Whitehorse |
Bruce McKay, 668-6848 |
| . |
22 |
Annual Heckel Hill
Mountain Run - tougher than the Dome, it's one you don't want to miss.
Race starts at 10:00 a.m. at the Fish Farm on the Fish Lake Road, Whitehorse |
Michael Barton, 633-6539 |
|
28 |
Vanier Ridge Run
- Whitehorse |
Rick Griffiths, 667-5901 |
| . |
29 |
Trail of '42 - the
folks in Haines Junction have been doing this one for a long time. Great family event with
great people, well worth a trip to the Junction. |
Glen Hurlbert,
1-867-634-2461 or 634-2231 |
| June |
4 |
High School Track and
Field Meet - F.H. Collins |
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| . |
6 |
What a Rush Triathlon -
an unexpected treat last year, this IS a great event. This Olympic distance tri,
has limited entries and the spots fill up fast. Team and individual competition. |
Whitehorse Pool Staff,
668-7665 |
| . |
20 |
Mayo Midnight Marathon
- one of the friendliest group of people you'll ever want to meet the organizers of
this annual event do it up right. Travel to Mayo and take part, last year runners from all
over North America made the trek! Starts at 00:01 a.m. Sunday June 20th |
Cheryl Klippert,
1-867-996-2368 |
| . |
29 |
Riverwall Mile
- construction along the Riverwall last year forced the cancellation of this event
- not this year. It'll be scenic, and it will be fast - don't miss it. Starts at 6:30 at
the SS Klondike, Whitehorse |
Grant Macdonald, 667-7394 |
| July |
1 |
Dawson Triathlon |
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| . |
3 |
Coast Mountain's Mad To
The Max - moved to an early spot this year, the 4th running of Mad To The
Max, promises to be the best yet. This 35 km. duathlon can be done sole or as part of a
team. We're reintroducing the sole run or sole bike category this year for the diehards
who whined about not having it last year! Starts at 9:00 a.m. on the Chadburn Lake Road. |
Mike McCann, 668-3531 |
| . |
4 |
Atlin Mini-Marathon
- one of the longest running distance races in these parts, it covers 25 km. of
rolling terrain from Atlin to the Warm Springs - the last hill is a killer. There are
short distances also. |
Edith Sidler,
1-205-651-7691 |
| . |
11 |
Yukon 5 km. Road Race
Championships - all age groups and over a point to point course that is
flat and fast. Starts on Schwatcha Lake Rd. and ends in Rotary Park. If you want to set a
PB don't miss this one. Race starts at 10:00 a.m. |
Bruce McKay, 668-6848 |
| . |
24 |
The Dome - what
more needs to be said about this classic. Four + miles all uphill and a great BBQ after -
and for those who are musically inclined the great Dawson City music festival. Get your
rooms early!Race starts at 10:00 a.m. |
. |
| August |
1 |
Valhalla Pure Yukon
River Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay -  that's right, new this
year, finally someone (besides Mad to the Max) is taking advantage of something we
have an abundance of - great scenery and great trails. If you want a real challenge this
marathon promises to provide it! |
Rick Janowicz, 668-2858
or Rob McWilliams, 633-3167. |
| . |
1 |
Mayo Triathlon
- this perennial favorite has been dominated by the folks from Dawson City for a
number of years - the gauntlet has been dropped, is there anyone from Whitehorse prepared
to pick it up? |
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| . |
8 |
Yukon 10km. Road Race
Championships - this was a great event last year and will only get better.
A tough course in Granger but a scenic one. Registration at 9:30 and race at 10:00. Emily
Tremblay School. |
Bruce McKay, 668-6848 |
| . |
15 |
Ridge Road Relay
- back to Dawson City for this annual event that covers 50+ km. over a historic
route. Something for everyone - you can run, you can bike ... ya'gotta be there. |
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| . |
16 |
Youth Triathlon
- an annual event in Dawson |
. |
| . |
22 |
Pre-Skagway 10 Miler
- so you want to know if you're ready for the Road Relay? then show up for this one
and find out! |
Bruce McKay, 668-6848 |
| Sept. |
5 |
KVA Outhouse Race
- okay, so you won't see this one in the Olympics but if they allow snowboarding
maybe this should let this one in also! Get a few friends together and an outhouse with
wheels and enter ... well there may be just a little more to it than that! |
. |
| . |
10/11 |
KLONDIKE INTERNATIONAL
TRAIL OF 98 ROAD RELAY - what more can be said of an event that attracts
over 1500 runners. This one fills up fast and there is a deadline. Enter soon! |
Sport Yukon, 668-4236 To
get more information e-mail Sport Yukon |
| . |
18 |
Hare and Hounds
- brought to you by our own local British eccentric, you have to enter to believe
what he gets you to do. A fun event and a nice get together at the end. |
Michael Barton, 633-6539 |
| . |
26 |
Yukon Cross Country
Championships - all age groups. Challenge yourself on the trails at Mt.
McIntyre. Registration at noon, race at 1:00 p.m. Race starts at Harvey's Hut on the
Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Trails. |
Grant Macdonald, 667-7394 |
| October |
3 |
Last Gasp Half Marathon
& 10 km.- the season finale that has a great BBQ at the end of members
of Athletics Yukon. Half-Marathon starts at the Takhini Hot Springs - noon. 10 km. starts
at Takhini Hot Springs Road and Klondike Highway, 1:00 p.m. |
Grant Macdonald, 667-7394 |
| . |
8 |
Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
for Charity |
John Carroll or James
Grattan, 633-7000 |
| Dec. |
17 |
Jingle Bell Run -
the season finale, a time for good cheer, funny costumes and all the donations of food
collected goes to Maryhouse. |
Grant Macdonald, 667-7394 |
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