The Raven 50 Mile Ultra & Relay is a premier ultramarathon held annually in Whitehorse, Yukon, offering a challenging and scenic race through the rugged wilderness of the Canadian North. The race takes place with race day activities at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Stadium, adjacent to the Canada Games …
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The Raven 50 Mile Ultra & Relay is a premier ultramarathon held annually in Whitehorse, Yukon, offering a challenging and scenic race through the rugged wilderness of the Canadian North. The race takes place with race day activities at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Stadium, adjacent to the Canada Games Centre.
Race Overview
The Raven50 showcases the natural beauty of the Yukon and offers multiple race distances for participants of all ages and abilities:
- 50 Mile Solo: ~80 km, ultra-endurance challenge.
- 50 km Solo: Challenging but shorter distance.
- 50 Mile Relay: Two-person team event with an exchange near the midpoint.
- 50 km Relay: Team relay covering the 50 km distance.
- 10 km Run: Open to youth and adults, beginner-friendly.
- 5 km Run: Open to youth and adults, accessible and community-oriented.
- 2.5 km Run: Anyone welcome
The full course features over 3,000 meters of elevation gain, multiple ridges and peaks, water crossings, and a mix of single-track trails, quad roads, and switchbacks.
The day concludes with a meal, beer garden and games for kids to celebrate participants’ achievements.
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