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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 Ski Marathon
Welcome to the Yukon Ski Marathon! This legendary cross country ski race has been reimagined for a new era, blending our rich history with fresh energy and an updated format. Their mission is to bring together skiers from near and far for an unforgettable experience in the breathtaking landscapes of the Yukon.
DATE: March, 21, 2026
BIB PICKUP: To be confirmed
START TIMES: Coming soon
WARMUP AND WAX TESTING is available at the chalet - there will be a limited time at the start line. Wax It To Win It, Icycle Sports and Coast Mountain Sports offer waxing services.
AID STATIONS will be located on the courses.
POST RACE FESTIVITIES: Hot food and drink included. Beer garden, music, and draw prizes. Category winners recognized.
Click here to be notified when registration opens!
Click here to visit their website!
Barnyard Rock International Bonspiel
The Barnyard Rock International Bonspiel hosted by Whitehorse Curling Club will be held on March 27-30, 2026!
Date: March 27-30, 2026
Location: Whitehorse Curling Club
More information to come! Stay tuned on the Whitehorse Curling Club’s Website
RBC Training Ground - Whitehorse
RBC Training Ground returns to the Yukon for the first time since 2019!
RBC, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and Canadian Olympic Foundation partnered in 2016 to launch RBC Training Ground – a series of regional qualifying events designed to help find and fund athletes with Olympic potential.
At RBC Training Ground, athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 test their speed, strength, power, and endurance in front of National Sport Organization talent scouts and the Canadian Olympic Paralympic Sport Institute Network.
Results are then compared against high-performance benchmarks, and (up to) 35 athletes are selected to receive funding and support needed to pursue their Olympic dreams.
Date: April 19, 2026
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: 200 Hamilton Blvd, Whitehorse YT Y1A 0A6, Canada
2026 Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The 2026 Western Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championships will be held on April 22-25, 2026 in Whitehorse, Yukon.
More information to be announced!
2026 Yukon Championships Swim Invitational
The Whitehorse Glacier Bears are hosting the 2026 Yukon Invitational Championships on May 1-3, 2026 at the Canada Games Centre!
More information to be released!
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!
Raven 50 Mile Ultra & Relay
The 2026 Raven 50 Mile Ultra & Relay will be held on July 4, 2026.
With beautiful single track trails and quad roads, 3 ridges, 2 peaks, more than 3000m 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, 7 aid stations and checkpoints and delicious catered food, you don’t want to miss the ultra!
More information to be released!
Tennis Northern Cup
Mark Your Calendar (and sign up now!) because the Northern Cup is coming back to Whitehorse for another year of fun, friendly competition. For just $50, you can sign up for as many categories as you'd like, singles, doubles, and mixed doubles for both men and women, and your entry includes dinner!
All individuals from the Yukon, NWT, and Alaska will compete against each other. Game scores count toward a running total for your territory/state, and the leading team takes home the cup. Plus, every participant is guaranteed two scheduled matches.
Award Ceremony and Dinner is Included!
Date: July 10-12, 2026
Sign Up Here! Regular deadline is June 29th, 2026 11:59pm (Eastern Time)
Ps. If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to: infotennisyukon@gmail.com
Yukon River Trail Marathon
The Yukon River Trail Marathon has been running strong for over 25 years! Join them for the 2026 race on August 2, 2026 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.
More information to be released!
43rd Klondike Road Relay
The 43rd running of the Klondike Road Relay is coming on September 11-12, 2026.
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!
Annual Atlin Lake Outdoor Cash Bonspiel
A great outdoor curling bonspiel giving you the chance to WIN BIG! The 4th Annual Watson Lake Outdoor Bonspiel is happening from March 6-8.
Register by February 8th to win back your registration fee or this event and the other two outdoor bonspiels and a chance to win accommodation at Atlin Cabins and Housboat Rentals and Yukon Motel (Teslin)!
Be crowned and win Air North certificates!
Register at atlinhouseboat@gmail.com
7th Annual Teslin Lakespiel
A great outdoor curling bonspiel giving you the chance to WIN BIG! The 7th Annual Teslin Lakespiel is happening from February 27-March 1.
Register by February 8th to win back your registration fee or this event and the other two outdoor bonspiels and a chance to win accommodation at Atlin Cabins and Housboat Rentals and Yukon Motel (Teslin)!
Be crowned and win Air North certificates!
Register at teslinrec@teslin.ca
44th Annual Watson Lake Outdoor Bonspiel
A great outdoor curling bonspiel giving you the chance to WIN BIG! The 4th Annual Watson Lake Outdoor Bonspiel is happening from February 19-22.
Register by February 8th to win back your registration fee or this event and the other two outdoor bonspiels and a chance to win accommodation at Atlin Cabins and Housboat Rentals and Yukon Motel (Teslin)!
Be crowned and win Air North certificates!
Register at shannonb03@outlook.com
127th Dawson City International Bonspiel
The 127th edition in February 2026 has the theme "Battle of the Bands" and categories Norther Mixed Teams, 6-End Games. The 3 games guaranteed event is followed by a Prime Rib Banquet.
Registration deadline: Monday, February 16 2026
Date: February 19-21, 2026
Location: 5th Avenue and Queen St, Dawson City YT Y0B 0A3, Canada
Photos from previous events: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7WWZge41qLxEvSBK8
Fat Bike Blues
Join fat bike ultra-athlete Jessie Gladish and friends for two days of fat biking fun in Dawson City!
You’ll be treated to group rides along the Yukon River, a tour of historic sites and snowy singletrack in the local mountains.
Date: January 17-18
Location: Dawson City Visitor Information Centre (VIC)
Register Here! Registration closes on January 12, 2026 and is limited to 40 participants maximum. All ages are welcome.
Click here to learn more!
FIS Aurora Cup
The Aurora Cup is back at Mount Sima on November 15-16, 2025!
More information to come on Mount Sima’s Website.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
Yukon River Quest
Yukon River Quest will be held on June 25-28, 2025 from Whitehorse to Dawson City.
Paddlers come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night to the Klondike on one of North America’s great rivers. It is open to solo and tandem canoes and kayaks, solo stand-up paddle boards (SUPs), and bigger C4 and Voyageur canoes. Participants paddle 715 km on the Yukon River around the clock from Whitehorse to Dawson City with 10 hours of requisite rest.
What began in 1997 as a fun, historical retracing of the Gold Rush, this race has morphed into one of the top ultramarathon paddling races in the world. It regularly attracts paddlers from around the globe as they come to test their mettle through the remote Yukon wilderness. Categories include tandem, solo and four-person canoe, tandem and solo kayak, Voyageur canoe and SUP.
For more information, visit the Yukon River Quest website!
Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay
The Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay will be held on June 21, 2025 from Haines Junction to Haines!
Whether you're a pro or just love to ride, this event's all about good times and thrill of competition combined with the awe-inspiring landscapes.
Cruise through the Yukon and Alaska, soak in the mountain vibes, and pedal your way to Haines. It's not just a race – it's a chance to challenge yourself and make memories!
The Kluane Chilkat Bike Relay is celebration of endurance, friendship, and the shared love for the open road. Join us in embracing the challenge and becoming part of a tradition that spans the vast landscapes of the North.
Saddle up, pedal hard, enjoy the ride, and be part of the excitement!
For more information, visit the KCIBR website.
Yukon Open- Squash
The Yukon Open will be held on May 9-11, 2025!
More information coming soon! Stay posted on Squash Yukon’s Website
Yukon Championships Invitational Swim Meet
The Whitehorse Glacier Bears are hosting their Yukon Invitational Championships on May 2-4 at the Canada Games Centre!
Come cheer on the Glacier Bears as well as visiting swim teams from the Northwest Territories and Alaska.
Click here for more information!
71st Annual International Bonspiel sponsored by Solvest
The 71st Annual International Bonspiel sponsored by Solvest will be on March 28 - 30, 2025. Three games are guaranteed, eight-end games, regular rules of curling apply!
When: March 28-30, 2025
Where: Whitehorse Curling Club
$500+gst/team, 3 Game guarantee
All skills are welcome. Space is limited, so sign up now!
More information to come! Stay tuned on the Whitehorse Curling Club’s Website
Yukon Ski Marathon
The Yukon Ski Marathon is part of the Pacific Northwest Loppet Series and will be help on March 8, 2025.
This cross country ski race has been reimagined for a new era, blending our rich history with fresh energy and an updated format. It is an exhilarating point to point race through stunning Yukon wilderness, offering competitive and recreational skiers from near and far an unforgettable challenge and an immersive experience of the North's adventurous spirit!
BIB PICKUP : Bib pickup will be at Coast Mountain Sports downtown Whitehorse on March 7th, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30pm AND on March 8th, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:59am at the Whitehorse Nordic Centre.
SHUTTLE BUS: Complimentary shuttle from downtown Whitehorse to the Whitehorse Nordic Centre. All racers shuttled from the Whitehorse Nordic Centre to the start line.
START TIMES: 44km at 11am, 22km at 12pm and 12km at 1pm
WARMUP AND WAX TESTING is available at the chalet - there will be limited time at the start line.
AID STATIONS will be located on course.
GEAR BAGS: Gear bags will be taken from the start area to the finish line. Changerooms available.
POST RACE FESTIVITIES: Hot food and drink included. Beer garden, music and draw prizes. Category winners recognized.
Click here for more information!
Bill Gairdner Masters National Championships
The Whitehorse Nordic Centre will be hosting the Canadian Masters XC Ski Championships. 2 shorts distance races are scheduled for Feb 19th and 20th late afternoon. Friday Feb 21st will be a rest day and then 2 long distance races will take place over Saturday 22nd and 23rd. A meal option will be offer for the week days races as well as a banquet on Sunday night. More info to come.
Date: February 19-February 23, 2025
Location: 1 Sumanik Dr, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 6J6, Canada
Click here for information.
Yukon Quest
The Yukon Quest will be back in 2025!
Keep an eye out on their website for more information!
Lights Out Basketball Tournament
The 8th annual Lights Out Yukon Invitational Basketball Tournament will start on January 30, 2024!
Ready to get your game on? They are excited to host yet another year of competition and camaraderie. Register by the December 13th deadline.
Keep an eye out on Lights Out’s Website for more updates.
Canada Cup
Yukon Freestyle is excited to be hosting the 6th annual Canada Cup in Whitehorse, Yukon. The YFSA and Freestyle Canada (FC) are pleased to invite all freestyle ski athletes to attend the Yukon Canada Cup, December 4, 2024 to December 8, 2024. This is CANADA CUP stop number #1 in the Canada Cup Series presented by Toyo Tires.
Learn more on Yukon Freestyle’s Website
FIS Alpine Race- Aurora Cup
The Aurora Cup is back at Mount Sima on November 16-17 2024!
More information to come on Mount Sima’s Website.
Klondike Road Relay
The 41st running of the Klondike Road Relay is coming! September 6-7, 2024.
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.
For more information and updates, visit KlondikeRoadRelay.com!
Northern Cup
Join Tennis Yukon for the Northern Cup - an annual tennis tournament welcoming players from across the North!
This year, participants from Juneau, Alaska and Yellowknife, NWT will be joining local Yukoners in Whitehorse for a weekend of friendly competition!
For more information, visit TennisYukon.com!
Dustball 2024
The 42nd Annual Dustball Tournament is happening at the Pepsi Softball Centre in Whitehorse from July 11-14, 2024!
Registrations for the 2024 tournament are now open - sign up before divisions fill up or registrations close on June 10th!
Raven 50 Mile Ultra & Youth 10km 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!
For more information, or to register, visit the Raven 50 website.
Yukon River Quest
Participants paddle 715 km on the Yukon River around the clock from Whitehorse to Dawson City with 10 hours of requisite rest.
What began in 1997 as a fun, historical retracing of the Gold Rush, this race has morphed into one of the top ultramarathon paddling races in the world. It regularly attracts paddlers from around the globe as they come to test their mettle through the remote Yukon wilderness. Categories include tandem, solo and four-person canoe, tandem and solo kayak, Voyageur canoe and SUP.
To register and for more information, visit the Yukon River Quest website!
Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay
The Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay is an amazing cycling adventure from Haines Junction to Haines. Whether you're a pro or just love to ride, this event's all about good times and thrill of competition combined with the awe-inspiring landscapes.
Cruise through the Yukon and Alaska, soak in the mountain vibes, and pedal your way to Haines. It's not just a race – it's a chance to challenge yourself and make memories!
The Kluane Chilkat Bike Relay is celebration of endurance, friendship, and the shared love for the open road. Join us in embracing the challenge and becoming part of a tradition that spans the vast landscapes of the North.
Saddle up, pedal hard, enjoy the ride, and be part of the excitement!
For more information, visit the KCIBR website.
Whitehorse Sunshine Shuffle
This is the first backyard ultra in the Yukon and will be taking place on the trails at the scenic Gunnar Nilsson and Mickey Lammers Research Forest in Whitehorse on June 1, 2024.
With 19 hours of daylight, this will be the easiest backyard you have ever run.
Check back early in 2024 for registration details!