Eagle plains, yukon, canada the 6633 ultra is a non stop self sufficient race over either 120 miles or 350 miles. Yukon arctic ultrarace under fire as italian competitor awaits amputation of hands and feet roberto zanda was one of only three competitors left on the 480 km course in february when he made a. He finished second in the 430 mile race across the frozen alaskan countryside. The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to. 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. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north by hines, mark isbn.
James cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race. Here is your guide to ultra marathon races as well as tips and advice to help you conquer such a daunting distance. Find your ultra marathon here and get ready to log some heavy mileage. Watch the coldest race on earth thursday 7th april at 9pm discovery uk for. James cracknell runs london marathon eight months after brain injury. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and double olympic gold medalist. Just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau is the worlds coldest and toughest marathon and ultra. The same year he also completed the yukon arctic ultra a 430mile.
What does cracknells wife, former tv presenter beverley turner, make of it all. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. He ran the london marathon on 23 april 2006, in a time of 3 hours, finishing over. James on his fattyred snow bike during the yukon arctic ultra photo. James cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. International mountain leader michelle smith was the only female finisher of the 100 mile route of the montane yukon arctic 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. Receive gpsbased progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time. Formerly having trained as a geography teacher, as. Mar 14, 2011 james cracknell runs london marathon eight months after brain injury. 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 mountains. They also choose their mode of transport fat bike, cross country skis or on foot. The montane yukon arctic ultra calls itself the worlds toughest and coldest ultra. Events include marathon, halfmarathon and a fourperson relay.
The marathon, 100300430 mile races follow the course of the yukon quest. James cracknell, and the six surefire signs of a midlife meltdown. Married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three. The yukon arctic ultra follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of one of the worlds toughest sled dog race. Married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three children. Registration for the yukon river trail marathon is only available online. 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. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra. 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.
Its billed as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra, and i have trouble disagreeing with the label. Mar 14, 2019 just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra, cycling 430 miles across icy terrain in canada. The race is a cornerstone of colorados ultra calendar, which means plenty of company on the trail. Nick griffiths, 46, trained for more than a year for the yukon arctic ultra. Events include marathon, half marathon and a fourperson relay. And i hope everyone is safe and healthy with their family and friends during this awkward time. As one of the most respected extreme ultra marathons, the 6633 arctic ultra is regarded by many as the toughest, coldest, windiest ultra distance footrace on the planet.
James cracknell to join strictly come dancing after exwife banned. James cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race record books. Yukon arctic ultra 430 mile 2019, which take place in yukon in 20190203. The 2019 yukon arctic 300 miles had 3 total finishers.
Cracknell became the then highestplaced briton in the 25year history of the marathon des sables ultra marathon, finishing. The marathon finishes on rivendell farm just off the takhini river. Cracknell was appointed obe for services to sport in the 2005 new year honours list. Olympic legend james cracknell to make dramatic return to rowing. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt. Over the past 20 years ive done lots of events obstacle races, marathons, halfmarathons, long and middle distance triathlons, ice swims, long distance bike rides, distance swims, relay races and. Yukon territory has everything the hardcore trail runner can ask for. Make sure you download the racejoy mobile app for live phone tracking at the yukon do it half marathon 2019 carry your phone and use racejoy to add to your race experience with these key features. 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. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. James cracknell is the latest celebrity to join the lineup image. It will be the 17th edition and distance available are marathon, 100 and 300 miles. The 2018 montane yukon arctic ultra 300miler sounds reminiscent of the barkley marathons. Im 40 this year so i have to maybe plan for that the olympic gold medallist talks about suffering a brain injury and filming his new adventurepacked tv.
Olympic legend james cracknell to make dramatic return to. Yukon arctic ultra race continues, despite 40 c weather. Watch the coldest race on earth thursday 7th april at 9pm discovery uk for more. Yukon arctic ultra racer may lose hands, feet to frostbite. 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 conveys how important decision making under pressure is an integral part of the yukon artic ultra marathon. Apr 07, 2019 james cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race record books. If you talk to any ultra runner, they will tell you that its a completely different kind of animal from the marathon. Another montane yukon arctic ultra is in the history books. For 10 of those years, he also competed in triathlons and finished several ironmandistance races. The marathon finishes at muktuk adventures just off the takhini river. On 29th january i found myself at heathrow airport wrestling with my pulk sledge bag and a holdall on the way to check in for my flight to whitehorse via vancouver.
James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and double olympic gold medalist and prospective conservative party politician. Below is a list of marathons in yukon february 2019. Yukon arctic ultrarace under fire as italian competitor. In april 2009, james completed the 125mile nonstop devizes to westminster canoe marathon in a twoman. The 100 mile racers will go from whitehorse to braeburn. We have a lot of work to do but wanted to share a few images of beauty and fun. The guy who won the worlds coldest and toughest ultra was. He was married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife. A brief description about the yukon arctic ultra and training update. James cracknell pictured with his wife beverley, his son croyde r and his. In 2010, james attempted to cross america by cycling, running. A complete list of ultra marathons around the country. Six months after his cycling accident which damaged his frontal lobe see below, cracknell competed in the yukon arctic ultra.
Yukon arctic ultra how is yukon arctic ultra abbreviated. 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. Yukon arctic ultra information by the complete marathon resource and community. James cracknell will return to rowing by representing cambridge in. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north. The montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race.
The yukon arctic ultra takes place on the yukon quest trail on frozen lakes and rivers and beautiful wilderness trails on the yukon. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now human power chases up the trail. 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. The race is billed as the worlds coldest and toughest. If you are a member of the relay team, there is a place on the registration site for the name of your team. An exroyal marine who lost three toes to frostbite running the 300mile yukon arctic ultra marathon. The yukon arctic ultra is an exception on both counts. The montane yukon arctic ultra 2020 will start in whitehorse on january 30th.
Yukon river trail marathon information by the complete marathon resource and community. Typically at least 50k or more, these races are primarily run on trails, which adds to the level of difficulty but also to the fun. James cracknell of cambridge university mens boat club. Based in ottawa, he is the author of take 10 and reach the boston marathon, as well as a training manual entitled plan on running your best. Here you will find the detailed results with the checkpoint inout times of all past myau races. Yukon river trail marathon, aug 02 2020 worlds marathons. The nonstop selfsufficient foot race is over a distance of either 120 miles or 380 miles, with both races crossing the line of the arctic circle. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing. James cracknell and his wife beverley turner split after 17 years. Brutal, relentless cold stops every runner in yukon. Yukon arctic ultra race continues, despite 40 c weather after a brief halt because of extreme cold temperatures, the worlds coldest and toughest ultra carries on.
When a marathon isnt enough, challenge your athletic limits with an ultra marathon. A runner for over 25 years, he has raced everything from from 1 mile to 50k. Just six months after the accident, cracknell somehow completed the yukon arctic ultra, cycling 430 miles across icy terrain in canada. He was married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three children. It takes place on the trail of the yukon quest sled dog race. Montane yukon arctic ultra whitehorse canada runultra. Documentary covering the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon. The race takes place every february here in canadas yukon. Thank you to the montane yukon arctic ultra, staff, competitors and everyone else involved. Here is your guide to ultra marathon races as well as tips and advice to.
Over the past 20 years ive done lots of events obstacle races, marathons, halfmarathons, long and middle distance triathlons, ice swims, long distance bike rides, distance swims, relay races and team events. The event, which features varying distance including a marathon, 100miler 160k, 200miler 320k, 300. In july 2010, while attempting to set a new record running, rowing. Whether its your first or 100th race, crossing the finish line brings a feeling of accomplishment.
The 2019 yukon arctic 430 miles had 11 total finishers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fortunately, i was running with my friend blair, whose thermos hadnt frozen, so he shared his tea. Apr 04, 2011 james conveys how important decision making under pressure is an integral part of the yukon artic ultra marathon. For 15 years, its been held in canadas yukon territory. Cracknell lined up for the yukon arctic ultra, a series of races on foot, on skis. Yukon artic ultra 300 miler race results whitehorse yukon. 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. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt cbc news.
The olympic rowing star is set to join the glamorous pro dancers despite his exwife beverley turner. Cracknells wife, the journalist and broadcaster beverley turner, was in. I want to share with you some learnings from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020. Like the barkley, a more than 100mile bush race in tennessee, in. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north mark hines on. James cracknell, and the six surefire signs of a midlife. British man could lose toes after running in yukon arctic race. Cracknell, a selfobsessed cycling addict, chose to ride the full route by mountain bike. The 300 mile racers will keep on going all the way to pelly farm. 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.
He ran the london marathon on 23 april 2006, in a time of 3 hours. 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. James cracknell began rowing whilst attending the independent. Professional footballers, cyclists, marathon runners and tennis players are. Definitions of james cracknell, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of james cracknell, analogical dictionary of james cracknell english. Choose to race the 430 mile, 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. James cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race record. Yukon arctic ultra boasts 430mile race and no prize money. All you need is a medical certificate, a flight to whitehorse and a hefty, for the longer distances entry fee. 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. Arctic ultra racer james binks on the trail during the 20 arctic ultra marathon. Exmarine who lost his toes to frostbite during 300mile. But if you prefer something a little more extreme, the yukon arctic ultra should be on your life list.
Feb 09, 2018 the yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. The yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. Click on the name of the marathon for display detail of the marathon. Discipline muktuk adventures dog grave lake braeburn timeoverall rank. Covering 430 miles of frozen wilderness, he will race through the depths of winter, in minus 50 degrees, battling 50mph freezing winds. 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. Basic information about this marathon information about date and place of marathon, city ma and hotel search in.
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