Event Overview
| Date | Feb 7-15, 2027 |
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| Location | Whitehorse to Pelly Crossing, Yukon, Canada |
| Format | 200+ Mile |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 480 km; separate 375 km, 150 km and 32 km races |
| Course model | Mixed |
| Edition note | The 2027 routes replace the recent Teslin-start editions. The organizer lists 32, 150, 375 and 480 km; a Dawson City route is only a hope for 2028. This listing concerns the foot division, not fatbike or ski results. |
| Cutoff | 8 days for 480 km; 6.5 days for 375 km; 3 days for 150 km. |
| Start | 10:30 AM, preliminary |
Course & Terrain
Start at Shipyard’s Park in Whitehorse; the 480 km route includes an extension beyond Pelly Crossing before returning there.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
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| Qualification | Extreme-cold experience is required; the organizer’s pre-race training course is mandatory for entrants without it. |
| Logistics note | Briefing and gear checks precede race day. The published overall event window is February 7–15. |
Why This Race Matters
The race returns to the traditional Whitehorse corridor after two editions using Teslin, Ross River and Faro. Its longest 2027 route reaches Pelly Crossing via Pelly Farm.
Preparing for a Race Like Yukon Arctic Ultra
The 200-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- 200-mile race strategy: Pacing, sleep loss, aid stations, navigation, crew and feet, with a worked Moab 240 plan.
- Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Foot-care kit for multiday running: Tape, lube, socks, blister pads and simple hot-spot rules.
Planning Notes
- Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
- Weather and trail conditions can change both the route and measured distance. Follow the 2027 instructions rather than older Teslin course descriptions.
Related Preparation
- Open the 200+ Mile format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Print a pace band for your goal time
- Estimate race calories and plan fueling
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated November 4, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Organizer: 2027 route, disciplines and schedule — https://arcticultra.de/race-info/
- Organizer: February 7–15, 2027 event window — https://arcticultra.de/home/
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: November 4, 2026.