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The Yukon Energy Dempster to Dawson City Solstice Race

Join us in Tr'ondek Hwech'in traditional territory for a summer solstice celebration. Mark the longest day in the land of the midnight sun with a run (or walk) along the Klondike River valley into historic Dawson City.

The second Yukon Energy Dempster to Dawson City Solstice Race includes a marathon and a relay for runners as well as a half marathon, 10 km and 5 km for runners and walkers. All of the events will be held in the morning allowing you to enjoy our midnight sun well into the evening.

The event will wrap up with dinner and live entertainment in Dawson City's Waterfront Park, located on the Yukon River.

Make a weekend of it and take in all that Dawson City has to offer.

Please note: registration fees are non-refundable.


Thanks for a great event and experience in Dawson!

Over a hundred of these and this ranks as one of the best.– Robbie Roach


Registration includes:

  • Event t-shirt
  • After Party BBQ Dinner and Live Entertainment
  • Bib and official timing
  • Gear check
  • Transportation to start
  • Water stations and finish line refreshments
  • Finisher's Medals and Certificates

Youth (13 and under) and Seniors (60+) receive a 15% discount off registration fees (excluding the Team Relay).


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Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Marathon Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $80.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $100.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

Half Marathon - Run Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $70.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $85.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

Half Marathon - Walk Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $70.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $85.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

10KM - Run Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $50.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $60.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

10KM - Walk Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $50.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $60.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

5KM - Run Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $50.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $60.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

5KM - Walk Closed

Online registration closed

    1. $50.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $60.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

Team Relay Closed

Online registration closed

  • PRICE IS PER PERSON

    1. $50.00
      Feb. 1 – Apr. 1
    2. $60.00
      Apr. 1 – Jun. 14

Sponsored by

Thank you to Yukon Energy - our primary sponsor.

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PACKAGE PICK UP

Friday, June 16th, 5 pm to 10 pm

At the Gazebo in Waterfront Park

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ROUTE INFORMATION

All races will be held along the Klondike Highway with runners and walkers heading into Dawson City on a point to point course.
All race distances will end at our Finish line located at the Gazebo in Dawson's Waterfront Park. This means that the Start lines for the various distances will be located 5km, 10km, 21.1km, and 42.2km from the Gazebo. The Marathon start will be located a couple of kms up the Dempster Highway. Transportation to the start lines will be provided as part of your registration package.

Relay Teams: We encourage your team to travel together in your own vehicle if possible. This will allow you to time your hand offs well and cheer on your team mates throughout the race. Please let us know if you require transportation. We will have vans running for those who need a lift.

Relay Legs: This year we have mapped out legs in varying distances to ensure safe transition spots and to provide variety for teams. The distances are: Leg 1 - 6kms, Leg 2 - 10kms, Leg 3 - 14kms, and Leg 4 - 10kms.
The route is pretty much flat with slight rolling inclines and declines - barely visible to the naked eye - with a definite downward trend.
You'll be running through boreal forest, ponds, swamps, dredge ponds and dredge piles, and June's beautiful wildflowers; all against a backdrop of the Klondike area's various mountain ranges.
Runners will use the left side of the highway and will need to be aware of traffic including locals, tourists, and possibly some wildlife. We'll have plenty of signage alerting drivers to the runners on the road and will also have a course crew roaming around if any assistance is needed.
Several water stations will be located along the route.

Start Times:
Marathon: 7:00 am
Relay: 7:00 am
Half Marathon (Run and Walk): 8:00 am
10KM (Run and Walk): 10:00 am
5KM (Run and Walk): 9:30 am

*** Shuttle departure times to be announced soon.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE COURSE WE CANNOT SAFELY ALLOW STROLLERS, BIKES, OR DOGS TO JOIN IN.

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Event schedule

  • Wed., February 1, 2017 6:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
  • Sat., April 1, 2017 12:00 p.m. - Early Bird Registration Closes
  • Mon., May 1, 2017 12:00 p.m. - Guaranteed T-Shirt Sizing Closes
  • Wed., June 14, 2017 11:59 p.m. - Registration Closes
  • Sat., June 17, 2017 7:00 a.m. - Race Day!

Contact information

Event contact
Jody Beaumont
Email
info@rundawson.com
Phone
+1 867-993-3896
Website
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