Race Details

The Yukon 1000 is an annual paddle race. Thousands of teams apply to enter and a maximum of 30 teams (60 racers) will race each year.

2026 race – JULY 9th (sup) & 10th (cANOE/KAYAK) 2026

Briefing:  Wednesday 8th July AM (SUP) Thursday 9th July AM (Canoe/Kayak)
Kit check: Wednesday 8th July PM (SUP) Thursday 9th July PM (Canoe/Kayak)
Race start: Thursday 9th July AM (SUP)/ Friday 10th July AM (Canoe/Kayak)

Racers are advised to be in town at the latest by Tuesday 7th July to prepare for the race briefing and kit check on the 8th and 9th July 2026.

Start location: Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada
Finish location: Dalton Highway Bridge, Alaska, USA

REGISTRATION

The nature of this race makes it truly expeditionary and extreme, therefore we look for people with a general outdoors background and not purely those who have mastered their vessel class. This race is in every way about your individual outdoor confidence and ability to survive and self-rescue, as it is about paddling. Applicants often fail to gain a place on the race due to their poor due diligence and integrity; this is sadly why we reject far more people than we select. Please ensure all application information is accurate and true – this is an insurance requirement as well as a vetting tool.

We are looking for: bush craft, medical, paddle class experience and a positive attitude go a long way. Experience does not need to be courses and formal qualifications, but bush time and a passion for the outdoors is often obvious in successful application.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS

Applications will open August 10th for the 2026 race.  We maintain a wait-list of teams and seek to confirm final race teams as soon as possible given the significant levels of training and preparation required. Successful applicants must supply all required information within required timelines, pay their racer fees, accept the terms and conditions and to digitally sign a waiver

RACE PREPARATION

Teams will receive recommendations on how to prepare – this is an online session for approximately 1 hour. Those that are successful will have the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for such an expeditionary race. A mandatory kit list must be adhered to by all teams – no kit, no race.

2025 Kit List (sample only)

race fee

The 2026 race fee is $4,350 CAD per person, which includes a $500 CAD per person non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee must be paid in full in order to confirm your place on the race.

What’s included:

• Field Rescue Cover
• Appropriate safety measures depending on race conditions
• Insurance from the point of injury, to the nearest hospital or facility for appropriate medical care
• Reach Back Medical Advice 24hrs Operations room
• 24hrs Race Monitoring and welfare line for families and friends
• Social media coverage and photos
• Transport (private coach) from Dalton Highway Bridge to Fairbanks (for those who finish by the cut off time)
• Burgers and beer upon arrival at the finish line
• T-shirts and recognition reward

What’s not included:

• Boat and equipment hire
• Boat transfer from the finish line (hire from a preferred supplier (tbc) and boat transport is included in your hire fee)
• Your personal medical and travel insurance
• Your cross-border U.S ESTA/Visa
• A room at the Dalton Motel (finish line accommodation)
• We cannot take any personal belongings to the finish point