In 2007 the race was stopped when temperatures dropped below minus 60 celsius, and the trail covers more than 430 miles over frozen lakes, rivers, hills and mountains. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now human power chases up the trail. Realizzato da otta tomasini e albatrosfilm racconta una nuova avventura di aldo mazzocchi. It will be the 17th edition and distance available are marathon, 100 and 300 miles. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon at the beginning of february each year. They also choose their mode of transport fat bike, cross country skis or on foot. In 2007 the race was stopped when temperatures dropped below minus 60 celsius, and the trail covers more than 430 miles over frozen lakes, rivers, hills and m. James wrote about this experience in his book, race to the pole. Yukon arctic ultra how is yukon arctic ultra abbreviated. Its a nonstop, selfsupported foot race taking place in the north of canada. The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to finish. This race is called the the worlds coldest and toughest ultra.
David woodhall rated it really liked it feb 05, 2019. Choose to race the 430 mile, 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. Feb 08, 2016 scenes from the start of the yukon arctic ultra feb. The montane yukon arctic ultra 2018 will start february 1st at 10. The montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling over 430 miles in the race across the frozen alaskan countryside. Last year, after completing the desert marathon successfully, one of the competitors joked, that the next one will be the yucon arctic. The yukon arctic ultra has a strong claim to being the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. Only six months afterwards cracknell completed the yukon arctic ultra, a 430mile. The start is in downtown whitehorse, the territorial capital, and from there the racers can choose their own adventure. Montane yukon arctic ultra whitehorse canada runultra.
He was married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three children. As always when the yukon quest starts in fairbanks, our distances are marathon, 100 and robert. James cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. Yukon arctic ultra boasts 430mile race and no prize money. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor.
The race is billed as the toughest ultramarathon in the world where the temperatures. Feb 09, 2018 the guy who won the worlds coldest and toughest ultra was also the only one to finish the always grueling yukon arctic ultra 300miler really outdid itself this year, thanks to lingering. Apr 10, 2012 the toughest, coldest race in the world. Mar 02, 2018 the cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra temperatures were brutally low at this years running of the 300mile competition, and one frostbitten competitor may lose his hands and feet. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north in extremis book 3 at. Held in february, the arctic ultra offers four distances. The yukon arctic ultra takes place on the yukon quest trail on frozen lakes and rivers and beautiful wilderness trails on the yukon. Feb 10, 2007 now, for the fifth anniversary, the yukon arctic ultra is going the distance 740 kilometres, whitehorse to dawson on the heels of the yukon quest sled dog race. He ran the london marathon on 23 april 2006, in a time of 3 hours, finishing over an hour ahead of. A brief description about the yukon arctic ultra and training update. The yukon arctic ultra account of his first attempt at the ra. Mar 02, 2014 book et foredrag og hor hele historien bag min deltagelse i yukon arctic ultra.
In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of completing the. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. Arctic ultra racer james binks on the trail during the 20 arctic ultra marathon. In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of the completing the equivalent of six marathons in six days. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and double olympic gold medalist. The marathon, 100300430 mile races follow the course of the yukon quest. The yukon arctic ultra is an exception on both counts.
Six weeks previous to the mds, my husband scott had just completed the yukon arctic ultra 430 mile race. James cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables this article is more than 10 years old former olympic rower competes in 156mile race. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing. The race is billed as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra marathon. In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of the. Marathon in out in out in out in out in out in out. The yukon arctic ultra yau sounds less like an ultramarathon than the premise for a jack london novel. Watch the coldest race on earth thursday 7th april at 9pm discovery uk for more. Being born second is the best way to guarantee finishing first. Six months after his cycling accident which damaged his frontal lobe see below, cracknell competed in the yukon arctic ultra. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and. James cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables. He completed the 100 mile race in 2016 before volunteering as support crew for the longer races.
It is a nonstop race with various distances from marathon to 100, 300 and 430 miles. However, most of the video freatures this year and particularly the finish line in braeburn. James cracknell obe is an inspiring sportsman, double olympic gold. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling over 430 miles in the race. The double olympic champion james cracknell will become the oldest. Documentary covering the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race.
Yukon arctic ultra racer may lose hands, feet to frostbite cbc. Scenes from the start of the yukon arctic ultra feb. Olympic rower and adventurer, james cracknell can be booked through the champions. Yukon arctic ultra canada feb 07 2021 ahotu marathons. Marathon in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in. The montane yukon arctic ultra is the worlds coldest and toughest trail ultra. When i finished the desert marathon marathon desables 32 last year, it made me feel so good, that i cant even describe the feeling you just have to be there to understand. Its billed as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra, and i have trouble disagreeing with the label. This years yukon arctic ultra, a gruelling trek of 300 miles, experienced delays due to extreme cold. British man could lose toes after running in yukon arctic. You can participate on foot, mountain bike or with cross country skis. Feb 04, 2015 held in february, the arctic ultra offers four distances. Tuesday, february 11 19c wednesday, february 12 19c thursday, february 21c. Marathon in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out.
Marathon in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north mark hines on. Beginning in the town of whitehorse in canadas yukon province, participants have their. Dec 19, 2012 a brief description about the yukon arctic ultra and training update. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor everything for the marathon runner and marathon fan. The marathon finishes at muktuk adventures just off the takhini river.
The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north as want to read. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt cbc news. Cracknell was appointed obe for services to sport in the 2005 new year honours list. Daytime temperatures around 20 degrees are considered positively warm while overnight the temperature drops into the 30s and occasionally crosses 40. The 300 mile racers will keep on going all the way to pelly farm. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau is the worlds coldest and toughest marathon and ultra. An exroyal marine who lost three toes to frostbite running the 300mile yukon arctic ultra marathon now wants to send them to a bar there where they serve them. Cracknell, a selfobsessed cycling addict, chose to ride the full route by mountain bike. The 100 mile racers will go from whitehorse to braeburn. It hadnt appealed but scott persuaded me that i should give it a go.
Care fathers day campaign and faced campaigns for karrimor and biosynergy. James cracknell named as oldest competitor in boat race history. James conveys how important decision making under pressure is an integral part of the yukon artic ultra marathon. The montane yukon arctic ultra 2020 will start in whitehorse on january 30th. Yukon arctic ultra information by the complete marathon resource and community. Here we go, david brabec s final video from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020. The yukon quest is considered the toughest sled dog race in the world. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon. James cracknell obe motivational olympic speaker raise the bar.
Apr 06, 2010 james cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables this article is more than 10 years old former olympic rower competes in 156mile race through desert strapped up for scientific tests. Most nights of the nineday race saw temperatures dip below 40c. Now, for the fifth anniversary, the yukon arctic ultra is going the distance 740 kilometres, whitehorse to dawson on the heels of the yukon quest sled dog race. James cracknell is also pretty good at triathlon and especially cycling, with a sub two hour olympic distance finish on his c. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north. Robert pollhammer, the organizer of the yukon arctic ultra, said this is the worst incident in the races 15year history. It is open not only for runners but also for xcskiers and mountain bikers. James on his fattyred snow bike during the yukon arctic ultra photo. But, just six months after the accident, cracknell was back on the bike, lining up to face the yukon arctic ultra a 430mile race, on foot, on skis or by mountain bike, up the frozen yukon river in north west canada. The race takes place every february here in canadas yukon. This year 2020 athletes will choose to race the 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. Book motivational speaker and olympian james cracknell obe for your event.
Did james cracknell run the perfect marathon analysis tri247. Just in case you are wondering, david mixed in a bit of material from last year, when he participated himself and won the 100 mile race. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra temperatures were brutally low at this years running of the 300mile competition, and one. The guy who won the worlds coldest and toughest ultra was also the only one to finish the always grueling yukon arctic ultra 300miler really outdid itself this year, thanks to lingering.
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