UPCOMING EVENTS
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St. John's 2025 Canada Summer Games
The 2025 Canada Summer Games will take place in St. John’s Newfoundland from August 8 - 25, 2025.
Check back for updates closer to the Games, or visit the St. John’s 2025 website.
Baked 1 Miler
This event is short and sweet! All ages are welcome!
Location: FH Collins Track and Field facility
Date: August 26th. Sign in 6:15pm. Race starts at 6:30pm
Registration now open: https://www.trackie.com/event/2025-1Miler
Cost: Free. Please note: You must have a 2025 Athletics Yukon Membership to participate. Follow this link to become a member.
Slamfest 2025
Mark your calendars and set your alarms for Slamfest 2025! You won't want to miss your chance to compete, hang out at the beer garden, enjoy a BBQ, listen to live music, and vie for cash prizes! Get ready to secure your spot for the gnarliest downhill mountain biking race at Mt. Sima on August 29th.
Registration: Online registration opens August 11th!
Date of Event: August 29th
Cost: $30 entry fee + lift ticket.
Categories: Men's & Women's, Pro & Intermediate.
Click here for more information!
Klondike Road Relay
The 42nd running of the Klondike Road Relay is coming on September 5-6, 2025.
Join hundreds of teams and thousands of racers as they take on the most epic, fun, an challenging 175km relay from Skagway, Alaska to Whitehorse, Yukon - following the trail of the old White Pass. And come down to the NorthwesTel Finish Line and our iconic Party in the Park!
For more information and updates, visit KlondikeRoadRelay.com!
WHL Meet and Greet BBQ
The Western Hockey League Meet the Players BBQ on September 11th! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this free, family-friendly event! Enjoy free BBQ, warm Air North, Yukon's Airline cookies and Tim Hortons donuts and quench your thirst courtesy of Northland Beverages. You can also enter a draw to win 2 free game tickets!
All proceeds of the WHL Showcase will go to the Kids Recreation Fund!
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Jim Light Park (behind Sport Yukon on Fourth Avenue)
We look forward to seeing you there!
YFSA AGM
Mark your calendars! The YFSA Annual General Meeting is happening Thursday, September 11! They’ll recap last season, share exciting plans for this winter, and elect their new Board of Directors. If you’ve ever thought about helping out, now’s the time to put your hand up!
Date: September 11, 2025
Location: Sport Yukon
Time: 7pm
Click here to visit their website!
Cross Country Championships
The annual Yukon Cross Country Championships is one of Athletics Yukon’s most popular events!
Location: Gunnar Nielsen And Mickey Lammers Research Forest
Date: Saturday, September 20th. Sign in at 10:30am. Event starts at 11:00 am
Register: Cross Country Championships
All athletes must pre-register; there will be no day-of event registration.
Cost: Free for Athletic Yukon members and pre-authorized clubs (for authorization contact Kristen Johnston by email – president@athleticsyukon.ca )
Please note: You must have a 2025 Athletics Yukon Membership to participate. Follow this link to become a member.
Events/distances for all ages (family friendly event). Distance varies by age category, but mostly follows a 1km and 2km Loop.
Athletics Yukon AGM
Athletics Yukon is hosting their Annual General Meeting on October 7th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. More information to come!
Klondike Snowmobile Association AGM
Join Klondike Snowmobile Association on Monday 03 November 2025 for their Annual General Meeting! Everyone is welcome to attend and all Klondike Snowmobile Association members are encouraged to participate. Light snacks and refreshments will be available!
Location: Sport Yukon, boardroom 1
Time: Starts at 7pm
Light snacks and refreshments will be available.
All Klondike Snowmobile Association members are encouraged to vote in the Board of Directors election, and any members may run for a seat on the board. For more information please check out their Volunteer page or contact them any time.
Come out and be a part of your local snowmobiling community!
Ryan Downing Invitational
The 2025 Ryan Downing Invitational hosted by the Whitehorse Glacier Bears is happening this November! More information to follow.
Date: November 21-23
Location: Canada Games Centre
Click here to visit their website for more information!
Winter Solstice Run
Celebrate Winter Solstice with Athletics Yukon! Please wear your most festive gear. Run or walk up to the towers on Grey Mountain Road approx. 12 km return (Or however far you feel like going)
Location: Grey Mountain Road, upper parking lot.
Date: Saturday, December 20th. Sign in at 10:00am; run starts at 10:30am.
Register: Winter Solstice
Cost: Donation to the food bank.
Please note: You must have an Athletics Yukon Membership to participate. Follow this link to become a member.
Cold weather policy: Race will be cancelled if wind chill temperature is -25C or colder at 9am on Environment Canada. Cancellation notice will be posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games
The 2026 Arctic Winter Games will be hosted in Whitehorse from March 8-15, 2026.
From the first Games in 1970 to the upcoming 2026 event, the Arctic Winter Games have become a cornerstone of northern identity, fostering intergenerational connections and lifelong friendships.
Check back for updates in future.
Click here for more information!
Yukon River Quest
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Yukon River Quest is happening June 17 - 20, 2026 .
Registration opens November 1, 2025 at 10 AM (Yukon Time).
Whether you’re a racer, a supporter, dot watcher or part of a paddlers cheer squad, the Yukon River Quest is all about incredible people, midnight sun magic, and the unbeatable vibe of paddling together.
Click here to visit their website!
Medicine Hat 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
The 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games will be in Medicine Hat, Alberta from August 11-15, 2026.
Medicine Hat is excited to welcome athletes from all corners of Canada when the City hosts the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in 2026.
Check back for more updates in future, or visit the 2026 Medicine Hat website.
Chocolate Claim 10 Miler
Preparing for the Klondike Road Relay? This 10 miler is the perfect training run! Same great route Starting and Finishing at Rotary Park – out the Millennium Trail, South Access to Schwatka Lake Road, through Miles Canyon, back on Chadburn Lake Road to Nistutlin Road, to Alsek Road to Lewes Blvd, and back to Rotary Park
As in past years, this run will not have an aid station and runners must be self supported. The course will be flagged and a gps link will be shared prior to race day; runners are also responsible for knowing the route.
Location: Starts and finishes at the Rotary Park picnic shelter.
Date: Saturday, August 24th. Sign in at 9:45am; race starts at 10:00am
Register: 10 Miler
Cost: Free.
Please note: You must have a 2025 Athletics Yukon Membership to participate. Follow this link to become a member.
Yukon Champs Tournament
This tournament will be a round robin where each participant plays every other participant in their group, ensuring everyone gets equal playing time and no eliminations based on a single loss.
This event showcases the best tennis talent in the region, offering exciting matches and a fantastic atmosphere for both participants and spectators. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the Yukon’s ultimate tennis showdown!
The price of entry for the tournament is $30. This includes your organized matches, snacks/drinks and new balls for every match. For any additional category you play in, the cost is $25.
Date: August 22-24
Location: Mt Mac Tennis Courts
Categories:
Women’s singles
Men’s singles
Women’s doubles
Men’s doubles
Mixed doubles
Click here for more information and to register!
Wolf Creek Salmon Hike
Attention Salmon Lovers! Join Yukon Fish & Game Association for a Guided Hike at Wolf Creek! They are excited to host a family-friendly interpretive hike at Wolf Creek, all about the amazing story of Yukon Salmon!
Learn about the salmon’s life cycle, their importance to the Yukon ecosystem, and the history of their journey through Wolf Creek. This is a great chance to get outside, explore Wolf Creek, and discover more about one of the Yukon’s most iconic species.
All ages welcome
No registration required
Bring proper footwear and clothing, a water bottle, and your curiosity.
Location: Wolf Creek Campground (trail entrance)
Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Click here for more information!
Northern Biathlon Training Camp
Calling all biathletes! Join Biathlon Yukon and NWT Biathlon for a week of support for youth athletes aged 12- 18 to develop biathlon skills through fun training sessions, education, and team building!
Date: August 13-17
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Cost
Athlete: $50.00
Includes: introduction and competitive sessions, individualized feedback from high performance guest coaches, practice with .22 rifles, and ecoaims
Coach: $100.00 (for Competition Introduction Part 2 course, payable through registration in The Locker)
Parent/Guardian Supporter: Free
They are actively looking for facilitators or activity leaders! If you're a parent, young-adult athlete, coach, Elder, or community leader, or you know of someone who could contribute meaningfully to this camp, please get in touch!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 23.
Click here for more information and to register!
Snowboard Yukon 2025/26 Program Info Session
Join Snowboard Yukon for their 2025/26 Program Info Session to hear about:
The snowboard athlete pathway in Yukon and Canada - Their yearly training, competition and trips plan - SY programs - Arctic Winter Games Selection Process -
Monday, August 11 @ 7:00-8:00 PM, Sport Yukon Boardroom, 4061 4 Ave, Whitehorse
There are 20 seats available, they can add a second session if capacity is met. Please RSVP and submit your questions at snowboardyukon.com
Girls On Target
Cheyenne Tirschmann and Biathlon Yukon are hosting an event in collaboration with Girls Forward Foundation! It is FREE to girls ages 7-12, and there is no previous biathlon experience required!
Date: August 11th
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Location: Whitehorse Nordic Ski Stadium (best accessed from the end of the CCC parking lot, 200 Hamilton BIvd)
Includes
Introduction to biathlon
Practice shooting safe electronic biathlon rifles
Fun team-building activities
Girls Forward swag
Light snacks
Click here to learn more and register!
HopOn Whitehorse
Welcome to HopOn! Terra Riders and Cycling Association of Yukon are pleased to offer HopOn programming this summer What is HopOn? HopOn is a games-based program meant to introduce kids to cycling in a fun, safe, and engaging environment with NCCP-trained coaches.
Date: August 11-15
Time: 10am-12pm each day
Location: Takhini Broomball Arena
Registration cost: FREE with a Cycling Association of Yukon Mini-membership ($30)
Click here for more information!
NLSD Summer Camp
Northern Lights School of Dance is adding one more week of camp for dancers ages 6-8 this summer. No dance experience is necessary! Visit their social media pages for a peak at what summer camp is like at NLSD and please reach out to info@nlsdyukon.com with any questions.
Date: August 11-15
Time: 9am-4pm
Click here for details on how to register.
Yukon Fat Tire Fever
Yukon Fat Tire Fever is a new style of cross-country mountain bike event that's focused on fun! Ride solo or as a 2-person team on Whitehorse's finest XC mountain bike singletrack, including trails alongside the legendary Yukon River. Hardened riders will take on the entire route themselves.
For those looking for some friendly competition and a memorable experience, Yukon Fat Tire Fever also has a 2-person team category. Each person will ride half of the route.
Instead of riders being timed from start to finish, they time just a few sections of the route.
Whomever has the fastest combined time on uphills and downhills wins, but above all they want everyone to simply participate and have fun. This is not an "enduro" race although the format is similar to enduro racing.
Event Start Date: August 09, 2025
Event Start Time: 10:00 AM
Event End Date: August 09, 2025
Event End Time: 6:00 PM
Event Location: Chadburn Lake Road, Whitehorse Yukon Y1A 6A6, Canada
Click here for more information!
Pride Paddle
Join YCKC at this year's Pride Paddle on August 3rd, 2025! Free shuttle for up to 45 people and boats provided by Eddyline Consulting.
Date: August 3rd 2025
Time: Meet at 12pm - Put In at 12:30
Place: Rotary to Takhini River Bridge
BYOB: Bring your own boat
Shuttle avaiable for up to 45ppl + boats
For info and to book shuttle contact Angeline by email at angeline.sull@gmail.com
Yukon River Trail Marathon
The Yukon River Trail Marathon has been running strong for over 25 years! Join them for the 2025 race this August in beautiful Whitehorse, Yukon. The course starts on the Millennium Trail, then travels on single-track to Kwanlin (Miles Canyon) and Canyon City, continues on the Yukon River trail towards Chadburn Lake, follows the beautiful trails along Chadden Lake, Schwatka Lake, and Hidden Lakes to end up near the Whitehorse dam where runners return to the Millennium Trail, and run next to the Yukon river to the finish area.
Date
August 2: Bib Pickup
Location: Sport Yukon, 4061 Fourth Avenue, Whitehorse
Time: 4pm-6pm
August 3: Bib Pickup
Location: Sport Yukon, 4061 Fourth Avenue, Whitehorse
Time: 10am-2pm
August 4: Race Day
7am Early Bird Start
8:30 Marathon/Walk Start
8:45 Relay Start
10am Half Marathon Start
Location: Rotary Peace Park
Click here for more information!
Yukon Paddling Championships
This is a fun event for all! They encourage all participants from all their programs and the general public to come out and join them for this event.
Race distances for all sprint kayak & canoe, SUP, and marathon bots are from: 200m, 500m, 1500m, as well as 500m team boat events
*with a fun 100m "try a sprint boat race"
A kayak relay and a tub rec canoe c4 to close out the event
Their club can provide all the gear needed to race.
There will be a BBQ with hot dogs, burgers, and drinks provided.
Date: August 2
Time:9am-2pm
Location: Chadburne Lake Rd, Schwatka Lake Day Use Area
Click here to visit their website!
Tatshenshini River Weekend
A weekend of paddling the classic Blanchard/Tatshenshini day run. 24kms of great class III, with 3 bigger rapids. Not comfortable paddling the whole river by yourself, they will also have raft support accompanying the group. Shuttle provided by Tatshenshini Expediting. Please use the YCKC Facebook page to coordinate carpooling. If you are not on social media, email exec.director@yckc.ca.
Nearest Town: Haines Junction
Camping Suggestion: Tat Camp Meadow
YCKC Section: Tatshenshini Day Trip
Event Length: Two Days. Day Run is 3 to 4 hours on the water.
Shuttle Length: Provided by Tatshenshini Expeditiing
River Description: Class II/III with three larger rapids stacked up that are Class III+/ Class IV (depending on water level).
Craft Types: whitewater kayak, pack rafts, YCKC raft
Click here for more information!
Yukon Rugby AGM
Save the date! Reminder that on July 23 Yukon Rugby is having their Annual General Meeting. It is a great chance to learn more about Yukon Rugby's plans for the future, reflect on their year, and give feedback to the board.
All members of Yukon Rugby are welcome. These meetings are very important to stay in touch with the community.
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Location: Sport Yukon
Time: 5pm-7pm
Click here to visit their website!
Volleyball Yukon Beach Championship 2025
Think you’ve got what it takes to own the sand? Grab your partner and get ready to serve up some heat! The Volleyball Yukon Beach Championship 2025 is happening on July 18-20!
Tournament Dates: July 18–20, 2025
Register by: July 9, 2025
Schedule Drops: July 13, 2025 Don’t wait — get registered!
Click here for more information and to register!
Tennis Northern Cup
Join Tennis Yukon for the Northern Cup - an annual tennis tournament welcoming players from across the North! This year’s tournament will take place from July 18th to 20th, featuring exciting singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches for both men and women. All individuals from the Yukon, NWT and Alaska will compete against each other. Game scores will count towards a running total for the territory/state. The leading territory/state wins the cup! All participants are guaranteed two scheduled matches.
Date: July 18-20
Location: Mt Mac Tennis Courts
Click here for more information!
Alpine Escape Glamping Open House
Curious about glamping? Join Mount Sima for teir Alpine Escape Glamping Open House. This is your exclusive chance to explore their luxurious wall tents and get a sneak peek at the brand-new geodome, set to open mid-month! They’ll have hot dogs, Yukon Brewing beer, and drinks on hand as you explore (while supplies last).
Put your name in our door prize draw for a chance to WIN a 2-night stay at the Aurora geodome!
Date: Thursday, July 17th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Mt. Sima
Cost: Free
Check out what they offer https://mountsima.com/alpine-escape/
Please note that these stunning sites have hike-in access, only a 15-minute hike up the gentle slope on Pokey, along their hiking trail, offering a truly immersive experience in nature. For those with limited mobility, there will be a shuttle available.
Slamfest! 2025
Join Mt. Sima for this downhill mountain biking race that is open to the public! Online registration opens August 11! Beer garden, BBQ, music, cash prizes, and awards!
Date: August 29th
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: Mt. Sima
Cost: $30 + lift ticket
Intermediate
Drop the clutch
Practice Runs: 4-5:30pm
Race Briefing: 5:20pm
Race starts: 5:30pm
Pro
Lefty Loosey
Practice Runs: 4-7:00pm
Race Briefing: 6:45pm
Race Starts: 7:00pm
Click here to visit their website!
Dustball 2025
Dustball 2025 will be limited to 65 teams (15 Men’s teams, 10 Women’s teams and 40 Co-ed teams) As each division is filled a waiting list will be compiled and if a division does not fill, efforts will be made to add the teams on the waiting list.
Registration will be on a “first come-first served basis” - a team will not be considered registered unless Softball Yukon is in receipt of the entry fee and the completed online registration.
Dustball 2025 will begin Thursday July 17, at 5:00 PM, and the final games will be completed by approximately 5:00 PM Sunday, July 20 ALL TEAMS ARE EXPECTED TO BE READY TO PLAY THURSDAY JULY 17.
DIVISIONS:
Men’s Slo-pitch (Upper and Lower) - dependent on # of teams
Women’s Slo-pitch (Upper and Lower) - dependent on # of teams
Co-Ed Slo-pitch (A, B, C, D) - dependent on # of teams
NOTE: ALL DIVISIONS WILL PLAY A GUARANTEED FINAL
ENTRY FEES AND DEADLINES
Entry fee will be $500.00 Canadian
The fee and the completed registration form must be received by May 31, 2025.
ENTRY FEE MAY BE PAID BY CHEQUE, E-Transfer OR CREDIT CARD
SCHEDULES
Will be available Monday July 14, 2025 at the latest.
TEAM PACKAGES
Will be available at the Pepsi Softball Centre Thursday July 17, 2025 at 4:00pm.
Click here for more information!
Polarettes Competitive Tryouts
Polarettes are hosting tryouts for their Women's Artistic Program on Wednesday, July 16th.
Minimum Age: born 2021
Pre-registration is required!
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Location: 16 Duke Street
Time:
Born 2021, 4:00 - 4:30PM
Born 2019 - 2020, 4:20 - 4:50PM
Born 2016 - 2018, 4:40 - 5:10PM
Born 2015 or older, 5:00 - 5:30PM
Click here to register now!
Route Setting Clinic
Hey climbers! Interested in developing your routesetting skills? Climb Yukon is offering a two-day masterclass clinic with Andreas Lerch one of Canada's leading routesetters. Andreas will be in Whitehorse next week setting the inaugural routes for the Climb Yukon Collective gym along with familiar faces and will be sharing his knowledge and experience.
Want to learn more about what makes a good route? Curious about potentially working or volunteering as a routesetter at the gym one day? Love colours and shapes and want to play with plastic for a couple days? This clinic's for you
When: July 14-15 (8am-4pm)
Where: Climb Yukon Collective Gym
How: Apply here!
Who: 10 spots only. Participants must be 15+.
Climb Yukon will contact those selected!
5000m Track Race
Join AY at the track this weekend for the 5000m!
Location: Starts and finishes at the FH Collins Track and Field facility
Date: Saturday July 12th. Sign in at 10:00am; run starts at 10:15am.
Register: 5000m
Cost: Free!
Please note: You must have a 2025 Athletics Yukon Membership to participate. Follow this link to become a member.
2025 Yukon Summer Showcase
Hockey Yukon is excited to announce the 2025 Yukon Summer Showcase – July 11–13!
Presented by Hockey Yukon, this high-performance 3-day event is open to:
U15 Male (2011–2012)
U18 Male (2007–2010)
U15/U18 Female (2007–2012)
Players will receive top-level instruction in a competitive, development-focused environment featuring:
5 ice times for males (1 skills skate + 4 games)
4 ice times for females (development skates + games)
Combine Testing with NSA
Registration: $200
Coaches and scouts attending from BCHL, AJHL, USPHL, VIJHL & more!
Develop your game. Showcase your talent.
Click here for more information!
Sport Yukon Annual General Meeting
Join us for our Annual General Meeting - July 9th at Sport Yukon!
More info / details to come.
Raven 50 Youth 10K Relay
The Raven 50 Youth 10K relay is taking place on July 5!
Date: July 5, 2025
Location: 1 Sumanik Drive, Whitehorse, YT, Canada
Teams of 4
Junior (under 13 years old)
Senior (13-18 years old)
$100/team
Start & finish at Mount MacIntyre
Click here for more information!
Raven 50 Mile Ultra & Relay
With beautiful single track trails and quad roads, 3 ridges, 2 peaks, about 2,361 m of elevation gain, water crossings and fun switchbacks, you’ll be sure to experience the unique landscapes that shape the Yukon.
With a start close to downtown Whitehorse, complete facilities at the start and finish, 8 aid stations and checkpoints and delicious catered food, you don’t want to miss this ultra!
Race Weekend Details
Friday, July 4th – Mandatory Pre-race check in.
Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Stadium (Adjacent to Canada Games Centre)
4:00-5:00pm – Bag check, bag drop for solos, and racer check in. All ultra and relay team runners must attend!
5:00-5:30pm – Opening prayer, bear safety meeting, race briefing
Saturday, July 5th
Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Stadium
6 am: Race Start
1:30 pm: Cutoff time at Aid Station 4 (Jackson Lake)
4:30 pm: Cutoff time at Aid Station 6 (Fish Lake)
9 pm: Cutoff time at Finish Line
Rugby Fest and Yukon Champs
Join Yukon Rugby Federation for a full weekend of rugby fun! They will kick things off Friday with Rugby Fest, their skills competition. Saturday-Sunday they will host the final tournament of the club season. Ages 14+, all skill levels welcome.
Date: July 4-6
Location: Porter Creek Secondary School - 1405 Hickory Street, Whitehorse Yukon Y1A4M4, Canada
Rugby Fest – Friday, July 4, 4-6pm.
Yukon Champs – Saturday, July 5 – Sunday July 6, 11am-6pm.
For more information and to sign up, visit https://www.yukonrugby.com/.
Recreation & Parks Association of the Yukon AGM
The Recreation & Parks Association of the Yukon invites their members to their Annual General Meeting. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 pm in the RPAY Office!
Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: RPAY Board Room at Suite 201-C, 170 Titanium Way, Whitehorse (upstairs) OR
by Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87359182395 with meeting ID: 873 5918 2395.
Agenda Highlights Include:
Review of year-end financial statements
Presentation of RPAY’s Annual Report
Election of Directors
Special Resolution: Adoption of revised By-Laws
Click here to visit their website!
DPSAY AGM
Join DPSAY for their Annual General Meeting on July 2, 2025, at 7pm via Zoom.
Email dogpoweredsports@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
For this upcoming season, they need new board members and race managers!
Click here for more information!
Bring A Friend Junior Festival
Games and prizes! Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with Tennis Yukon’s Tennis Pro
and her awesome crew of volunteers. This day is for juniors to bring a friend to enjoy the
super fun sport of tennis together in a positive and welcoming environment.
Date: June 29th
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: 100 Sumanik Dr., Whitehorse YT Y1A 6J6, Canada
Click here for more information and to register!