Yukon River Trail Marathon

Yukon River Trail Marathon

The Yukon River Trail Marathon is an annual race organized by the Boreal Adventure Running Association and held in Whitehorse. The event began in 1999 and takes place on the traditional territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.

The course starts on the Millennium Trail, then moves onto single-track to Kwanlin (Miles Canyon) and Canyon City. It continues on the Yukon River Trail toward Chadburn Lake, follows trails along Chadden Lake, Schwatka Lake, and Hidden Lakes, passes near the Whitehorse dam, returns to the Millennium Trail, and runs beside the Yukon river (Chu Níikwän) to the finish area. The route includes single-track and lakeside trail sections within the City of Whitehorse.

Offered distances include

• Full marathon
• Half marathon
• Relay teams

Registration must be completed online. Registration opens March 2, 2026. Bib pickup is scheduled for July 31 and August 1 with location to be confirmed. Race day is August 2, 2026. Organizers may release a small number of additional entries for the half and full marathon only; if requests exceed available spots, a draw is used to select participants.

Volunteers perform course direction, water stations, postrace food service, timing and sound operations, and results management. Volunteers receive a small gift and a snack on race day, and the race is supported by a volunteer board and committees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.