The yukon arctic ultra yau sounds less like an ultramarathon than the premise for a jack london novel. It is open not only for runners but also for xcskiers and mountain bikers. The marathon, 100300430 mile races follow the course of the yukon quest. When double olympic rowing champion james cracknell took on the marathon des sables in 2010, the experience almost left him a broken man. The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to. Its a piece of equipment that tests, taxes and trains the bodys cardio.
Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north. The race is billed as the worlds coldest and toughest. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now human power chases up the trail. Olympic legend james cracknell to make dramatic return to rowing. The 300 mile racers will keep on going all the way to pelly farm. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north mark hines on. Extremes of endurance james cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. Book james cracknell olympian and adventurer gordon. Dec 29, 2019 make sure you download the racejoy mobile app for live phone tracking at the yukon do it half marathon 2019.
Apr 11, 2018 an exmarine who lost his toes to frostbite in a 300mile ultramarathon will have them served up in a bizarre cocktail. Discipline rivendell farm dog grave lake braeburn overall rank. Thats the deal that the 40 racers participating in the yukon arctic ultra signed up for this year, when agreeing to. The yukon arctic ultra account of his first attempt at the ra. 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. James conveys how important decision making under pressure is an integral part of the yukon artic ultra marathon. Running is natural and, although my running style might not be great, you dont have to think about it. Yukon artic ultra 300 miler race results whitehorse. Aug 29, 2019 he went on to come second in the yukon arctic ultra a quick 430mile jaunt across the alaskan countryside and was the third fastest celebrity to finish the 2012 london marathon in just. James cracknells race across america to air tonight bikeradar.
Ive recently neglected my blog a bit because i spent a month away from estonia. Nick griffiths, 46, trained for more than a year for the yukon arctic ultra. He has also used his passion for adventure and fitness to front successful. Again, james wrote about this experience in his book, race to the pole. Documentary covering the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race. Apr 10, 2012 the toughest, coldest race in the world. The 100 mile racers will go from whitehorse to braeburn. James cracknell obe motivational olympic speaker raise. All you need is a medical certificate, a flight to whitehorse and a hefty, for the longer distances entry fee. The yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. Extreme determination keeps james cracknell going well into his forties. Yukon arctic ultra information by the complete marathon resource and community.
James cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables. This time last year, as i chased the children across sand dunes in devon, my husband james cracknell was attacking the undulating sand hills of the sahara in the epic marathon des sables. For 15 years, its been held in canadas yukon territory. 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 montane yukon arctic ultra myau is the worlds coldest and toughest marathon and ultra. If you have run or know a race that isnt yet on ahotu marathons, please let us know about it by sending us an email at email protected. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra. 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. Yukon artic ultra 300 miler race results whitehorse yukon. In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of the completing the equivalent of six marathons in six days.
James cracknell obe is an inspiring sportsman, double olympic gold medallist. James cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race record books. Carry your phone and use racejoy to add to your race experience with these key features. Yukon arctic ultra racer may lose hands, feet to frostbite. Yukon arctic ultra how is yukon arctic ultra abbreviated. Cracknell finished runner up in the 430mile yukon arctic ultra. It takes place on the trail of the yukon quest sled dog race. James cracknell of cambridge university mens boat club. Thank you to the montane yukon arctic ultra, staff, competitors and everyone else involved. Cracknell, a selfobsessed cycling addict, chose to ride the full route by mountain bike.
James on his fattyred snow bike during the yukon arctic ultra photo. We believe that an active outdoor lifestyle helps you live longer, stay younger and enjoy life more. See, for example, eddie izzards insane marathon challenges, well into his fifties. The montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. James cracknell runs london marathon eight months after brain injury. But if you prefer something a little more extreme, the yukon arctic ultra should be on your life list. 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. James cracknell s two olympic and six world gold medals are permanent reminders of a golden era in british rowing, but the multidecorated athlete is equally famous for excelling at seemingly endless extreme feats of endurance. Montane yukon arctic ultra 2017 1080p video 3 duration.
In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of the. Brian stuart from whitehorse wins myau 2020 marathon. What this means is there is no exact and specific foolproof plan for guaranteed staminabased success. They also choose their mode of transport fat bike, cross country skis or on foot. An italian athlete who took part in an extreme outdoor marathon in yukon is getting treatment for severe frostbite and may lose his hands and feet but he says he doesnt regret running the race.
He has also used his passion for adventure and fitness. Choose to race the 430 mile, 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. An exroyal marine who lost three toes to frostbite running the 300mile yukon arctic ultra marathon. Montane yukon arctic ultra whitehorse canada runultra. We have a lot of work to do but wanted to share a few images of beauty and fun. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north at. The guy who won the worlds coldest and toughest ultra was.
Arctic ultra racer james binks on the trail during the 20 arctic ultra marathon. Just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra. 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. Unfortunately, in most places there was no internet connection, so my emotions could not really be transmitted in real time, but ill make sure to share my backpacking photos and videos with you in my next blog post. Race directors you can rapidly add a new event or edit the pages featured on ahotu marathons of the races your organize. Just in case you are wondering, david mixed in a bit of material from last year, when he. Exmarine who lost his toes to frostbite during 300mile. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. The same year he also completed the yukon arctic ultra a 430mile bike slog. Quiz championship rower james cracknell connect the.
Apr 06, 2010 james cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables this article is more than 10 years old. The marathon finishes on rivendell farm just off the takhini river. Since retiring from competitive rowing in 2006, james has continued to be a household name, carrying out dangerous and grueling challenges for the bbc and discovery. Since retiring from competitive rowing in 2006, james has continued to be a household name, carrying out dangerous and gruelling challenges for the bbc and discovery. James cracknell is running in sundays london marathon and will be. Here you will find the detailed results with the checkpoint inout times of all past myau races. The marathon finishes at muktuk adventures just off the takhini river. Six months after his cycling accident which damaged his frontal lobe see below, cracknell competed in the yukon arctic ultra. Another montane yukon arctic ultra is in the history books. And i hope everyone is safe and healthy with their family and friends during this awkward time. Book motivational speaker and olympian james cracknell obe for your event, keynote and. As always when the yukon quest starts in fairbanks, our distances are marathon, 100 and robert.
Olympic legend james cracknell to make dramatic return to. James cracknell obe is an inspiring sportsman, double olympic gold medallist, athlete and adventurer. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling. Yukon arctic ultra canada feb 07 2021 ahotu marathons. He ran the 2012 london marathon in just under three hours, one of the fastest celebrities. James cracknells race across america to air tonight. The secrets of james cracknells 40something superfitness. Here we go, david brabec s final video from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020.
He was married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three children. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt cbc news. James cracknell, and the six surefire signs of a midlife. Today, cracknell is out with a trilogy of programs that shows him performing and taking part in some of the worlds toughest challenges. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling over 430 miles in the. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north as want to read.
James wrote about this experience in his book, race to the pole. James cracknell, and the six surefire signs of a midlife meltdown. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt. Cracknell was appointed obe for services to sport in the 2005 new year honours list. Jan 30, 2020 the yukon arctic ultra takes place on the yukon quest trail on frozen lakes and rivers and beautiful wilderness trails on the yukon. The yukon arctic ultra has a strong claim to being the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. Its a nonstop, selfsupported foot race taking place in the north of canada. James cracknell is a championship rower that has won two olympic gold medals and climbed to the top of his sport. Just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra, cycling 430 miles across icy terrain in canada. James cracknell has many sporting achievements to his name, from. Feb 09, 2018 the yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. James cracknell will return to rowing by representing cambridge in. Rowings tough but its not totally weight bearing, whereas running is.
Scenes from the start of the yukon arctic ultra feb. The secrets of james cracknell s 40something super fitness. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra temperatures were brutally low at this years running of the 300mile competition, and one. I would like to thank all athletes who were with us at the shipyards park start line january 30th.
Let me know if you decide to come to town for next years yukon arctic ultra. In a bid to regain his lost fitness he embarked on an intensive training programme. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north in extremis book 3 at. Starting from eagle plains, yukon, it passes through the arctic circle. Yukon arctic ultra boasts 430mile race and no prize money. Meet the 75yearold marathon man tackling the worlds. The endurance athlete chats about his outstanding mental strength, marathon training and race fueling tactics.
The yukon ultra marathon, or the toughest race in the world, kicks off. Beginning in the town of whitehorse in canadas yukon province, participants have their. James cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. The national outdoor expo is a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts and provides all of the inspiration, kit, tech, nutrition and advice needed to get outside and get active. The yukon ultra marathon, or the toughest race in the world. Receive gpsbased progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time. 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. 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 montane yukon arctic ultra 2018 will start february 1st at 10. Book james cracknell obe prime performers booking agency. Feb 04, 2015 because you run at night through snow and across frozen rivers, i tried to strengthen my body by simulating the course as best i could, says van deren, 54, who won the 300miler in 2008 and. I did but it wasnt really in our training programme, except as a warmup before weights. He went on to come second in the yukon arctic ultra a quick 430mile jaunt across the alaskan countryside and was the third fastest celebrity to finish the 2012 london marathon in just. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling over 430 miles in the race across the frozen alaskan countryside.
James cracknell obe is an inspiring sportsman, athlete and adventurer. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and double olympic gold medalist. You have to remember he did a two hour 42 minute marathon in 2017. An olympic rowing masterclass with james cracknell. James cracknell obe motivational olympic speaker raise the bar. Race across america with james cracknell sees the extreme.