The secrets of james cracknells 40something superfitness. Just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra. The event, which features varying distance including a marathon, 100miler 160k, 200miler 320k, 300. James cracknell will return to rowing by representing cambridge in the. Extreme determination keeps james cracknell going well into his forties. Exmarine who lost his toes to frostbite during 300. 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. Yukon arctic ultra boasts 430mile race and no prize money.
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. James on his fattyred snow bike during the yukon arctic ultra photo. He was married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three children. Yukon arctic ultrarace under fire as italian competitor awaits amputation of hands and feet roberto zanda was one of only three competitors left on. This was about the 430 mile race in the canadian arctic. The yukon river trail marathon course is a favourite places to run. James cracknell talks about life after his neardeath on. Yukon territory has everything the hardcore trail runner can ask for. Most nights of the nineday race saw temperatures dip below 40c. 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 100 mile racers will go from whitehorse to braeburn. The yukon ultra marathon, or the toughest race in the world, kicks off. Yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race.
Olympic legend james cracknell to make dramatic return to. This topic has been archived, and wont accept reply postings. Yukon arctic ultra race is a spiritual journey, says. Your chance to win a pair of brooks cascadia 12 gtx running shoes.
Quite simply the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. You have to remember he did a two hour 42 minute marathon in 2017. Yukon arctic ultrarace under fire as italian competitor. The montane yukon arctic ultra calls itself the worlds toughest and coldest ultra. Whether youre coming for the marathon or just visiting whitehorse and want to run some great trails, this course has something for you. At the end of november 2014 i decided to enter the yukon arctic ultra. Yukon artic ultra 300 miler race results whitehorse yukon. 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. 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.
Long distance, extremely cold unpredictable weather, selfsupported, winter survival skills needed. Roberto zanda was rescued last week by helicopter in central yukon halfway through the gruelling 480kilometre yukon arctic ultra race. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north mark hines on. Ultramarathons, or ultras, are any running races beyond the standard marathon distance of 26. See, for example, eddie izzards insane marathon challenges, well into his fifties. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon. Football rugby union cricket formula one golf cycling tennis boxing az. Marathon in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out. Its billed as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra, and i have trouble disagreeing with the label. Olympic legend james cracknell to make dramatic return to rowing. Cracknell was appointed obe for services to sport in the 2005 new year honours list.
James cracknell talks about life after his neardeath on his bike when james cracknell s wife beverley turner found she was pregnant with their third child, she had no idea if her husband would. Ive recently neglected my blog a bit because i spent a month away from estonia. It hadnt appealed but scott persuaded me that i should give it a go. Cracknell has also enjoyed fame as an explorer on television. 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 cracknell will take part in strictly come dancing 2019. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now human power chases up the trail. The yukon arctic ultra has a strong claim to being the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. The yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. The yukon arctic ultra began sunday to some applause muffled by mittens. James cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. Mar 14, 2019 just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra, cycling 430 miles across icy terrain in canada.
Olympic rower and adventurer, james cracknell can be booked through the. This race is called the the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. The montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. Thats the deal that the 40 racers participating in the yukon arctic ultra signed up for this year, when agreeing to. British man could lose toes after running in yukon arctic.
The yukon arctic ultra account of his first attempt at the ra. Covering 430 miles of frozen wilderness, he will race through the depths of winter, in minus 50 degrees, battling 50mph freezing winds. Marathon in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in out in. The race is billed as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra marathon. The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to. Choose to race the 430 mile, 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. A former olympic gold medallist who formed a key part of the rowing dream team alongside the likes of sir steve redgrave and matthew pinsent cbe, he has also journeyed around the world, testing himself in some of the harshest conditions and with some of the most challenging feats, including a televised 2008 south pole expedition. Documentary covering the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race. The marathon finishes just off the takhini river, the 100 mile event journeys from whitehorse to braeburn, and the 300 mile event travels all the way to pelly farm. It takes place on the trail of the yukon quest sled dog race. C and relentless wilderness, the yua is an incredible undertaking. Dec 19, 2012 a brief description about the yukon arctic ultra and training update. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt cbc news.
Feb 09, 2018 the yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. Apr 11, 2018 an exmarine who lost his toes to frostbite in a 300mile ultramarathon will have them served up in a bizarre cocktail. 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. Give us your email and get updates about price jumps, new race launches and more.
He ran the london marathon on 23 april 2006, in a time of 3 hours, finishing over an hour ahead of. Yukon arctic ultra racer may lose hands, feet to frostbite cbc. Athletes in the annual race compete by mountain bike, cross. The yukon arctic ultra takes place on the yukon quest trail on frozen lakes and rivers and beautiful wilderness trails on the yukon.
Six weeks previous to the mds, my husband scott had just completed the yukon arctic ultra 430 mile race. Feb 20, 2018 this years yukon arctic ultra, a gruelling trek of 300 miles, experienced delays due to extreme cold. Yukon artic ultra 300 miler february 7th, 2020 race. Arctic ultra racer james binks on the trail during the 20 arctic ultra marathon. Eagle plains, yukon, canada the 6633 ultra is a non stop self sufficient race over either 120 miles or 350 miles. Football transfer news tennis f1 boxing ufc cricket rugby. The most common ultra distances are 50k, 100k, 50 miles, or 100 miles, but each event is unique in terms of distance and terrain. Hosted by the trail marathon association in the first weekend in august, its been called the toughest marathon in north america.
An ultramarathon, also called ultra distance or ultra running, is any footrace longer than the traditional marathon length of 42. Just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra, cycling 430 miles across icy terrain in canada. The yukon arctic ultra yau sounds less like an ultramarathon than the premise for a jack london novel. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and. In 2010, he attempted to travel across america by only cycling, running, rowing and swimming. The yukon arctic ultra is the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. Events include marathon, half marathon and a fourperson relay. The yukon arctic ultra has ended with just a single athlete, of 21 who started, crossing the 300mile finish line. The yukon arctic ultra is an exception on both counts. Yukon arctic ultra information by the complete marathon resource and community.
Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north. For 15 years, its been held in canadas yukon territory. The 300 mile racers will keep on going all the way to pelly farm. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north in extremis book 3 at. Top 10 toughest ultramarathons in the world egonomics. A small crowd gathered in whitehorse to see the racers off, cheering through scarves and balaclavas covering their faces. It is open not only for runners but also for xcskiers and mountain bikers. The international association of athletics federation recognises world records at ultramarathon events. David abramson, a 54year old from westmount, quebec came upon the yukon river trail marathon by accident. 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. Watch the coldest race on earth thursday 7th april at 9pm discovery uk for. Beginning in the town of whitehorse in canadas yukon province, participants have their. They also choose their mode of transport fat bike, cross country skis or on foot. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra.
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. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and double olympic gold medalist. Yukon river trail marathon, aug 02 2020 worlds marathons. Fortunately, i was running with my friend blair, whose thermos hadnt frozen, so he shared his tea. Tuesday, february 11 19c wednesday, february 12 19c thursday, february 21c. It is, after all, filled with hard rocks that rock your knees hard. My friend and i had long been planning to hike the yukon and finally agreed a year in advance to go in august 2016.
The race takes place every february here in canadas yukon. Yukon arctic ultra how is yukon arctic ultra abbreviated. This years yukon arctic ultra, a gruelling trek of 300 miles, experienced delays due to extreme cold. Youll walk away from our races feeling like youve pushed your limits physically while being visually rewarded as well. 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. A brief description about the yukon arctic ultra and training update. James cracknell is an inspirational speaker of the highest order. Extremes of endurance james cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. Feb 04, 2015 held in february, the arctic ultra offers four distances. Held in february, the arctic ultra offers four distances.
Alabama 28 alaska 24 arizona 64 arkansas 19 california 400 colorado 94 connecticut 22 delaware 5 district of columbia 3 florida 103 georgia 100 hawaii 10 idaho 44 illinois 53 indiana 29 iowa 23 kansas 35 kentucky 23 louisiana 21 maine maryland 37 massachusetts 47 michigan 45 minnesota 28 mississippi 9 missouri 40 montana 21 nebraska 10. The nonstop selfsufficient foot race is over a distance of either 120 miles or. Montane yukon arctic ultra whitehorse canada runultra. Cracknell, a selfobsessed cycling addict, chose to ride the full route by mountain bike. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor everything for the. He completed the 100 mile race in 2016 before volunteering as support crew for the longer races. James conveys how important decision making under pressure is an integral part of the yukon artic ultra marathon. The marathon finishes at muktuk adventures just off the takhini river.
The yukon arctic ultra follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of one of the worlds toughest sled dog race. Nick griffiths, 46, trained for more than a year for the yukon arctic ultra. I have always wanted to take on a race in the arctic, and when i saw 2 of our regular competitors at the druid. 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. Here we go, david brabec s final video from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020.
Congratulations to jeff mccarthy our overall global runultra blogger award winner in 2018. The start is in downtown whitehorse, the territorial capital, and from there the racers can choose their own adventure. Xnrg extreme energy ultra running weekend events ultra. The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to finish. David learned of our race from a colleague who runs trails. Running the marathon distance of the montane yukon arctic ultra, i was literally walking on water the course snakes along the frozen yukon and takhini rivers, which meant it was a case of water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. One man only finishes the montane yukon arctic ultra.