Yukon River Trail Marathon 2026

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 2, 2026 edition in Whitehorse, YT. Use the links below to find upcoming races in the same area or distance category. You can also browse the 2026 race calendar.

Yukon River Trail Marathon 2026 brings runners to Whitehorse, Yukon, on August 2, 2026 for a scenic trail challenge rooted in the city’s river valley terrain. This race features a full marathon, half marathon, half marathon walk, and marathon-length relay, with a course that follows single-track and riverside trails around the Yukon River.

The course starts and ends in downtown Whitehorse and runs along or above the Yukon River for much of the route. Expect worn trail surfaces, tree roots in places, and meaningful climbing and descending throughout the marathon and relay course.

• Scenic Whitehorse trail race
• Full marathon, half marathon, walk, and relay
• Single-track and riverside trail sections
• Significant elevation gain and loss
• Course routed along the Yukon River corridor
• Volunteer-powered race atmosphere