from Edmonton alberta
Good luck to Adamie and is team partner great uncle is following the race
70 Kilometers traveled on Day 2!
Ivakkak 2017 left at 9:30 a.m. this morning. It was a nice sunny day with light winds. The sea ice was very rough for the mushers – four dogs got loose after their ropes snapped from friction against the rough…
First leg of the race to Majuriarvik
The first team to arrive at Majuriarvik, the first stop of the Ivakkak race, was Willie Cain Jr. with the fastest time of 4 hours 26 minutes. The first day of the race was short so that they could evaluate…
And the teams are off!
Ivakkak 2017 began this morning at 9:30 a.m. in Umiujaq. They’re first overnight stop will be approximately 53 kilometers north at Majuriarvik. Photos from the start Line!
Live Tracking is now Online
Our live Tracking system is now live. Once the racers depart Umiujaq you will be able to Track their progress all the way to the finish line. To find our tracking page you can click on the link Here or alternatively,…
Pre Race – High Winds in Umiujaq
The wind has been blowing pretty hard today. Calmer winds and mild temperatures are in the forecast for tomorrow, which should make for a nice start to this years edition of the Ivakkak Race.
Pre Race – Ivakkak Meeting
A meeting with all the participants and support crew was held this morning. These types of meetings are always prior to the race to go over the proposed route, safety procedures and any other relevant rules and regulations. This information…
Pre Race – Community Feast in Umiujaq
The community of Umiujaq hosted a feast this evening to welcome all the mushers. There was songs and throat singing for everyone to enjoy along plenty of food to go around!
Press Release: March 26th 2017
The 16th annual Ivakkak dog team race is delayed until Tuesday March 28, 2017 Umiujaq, QC, March 26, 2017 – All thirteen teams have arrived in Umiujaq with 153 dogs in total for the Ivakkak 2017 race that begins in Umiujaq…
Race is delayed until Tuesday March 28, 2017
The 16th annual Ivakkak dog team race is delayed until Tuesday March 28, 2017 Umiujaq, QC, March 26, 2017 – All thirteen teams have arrived in Umiujaq with 153 dogs in total for the Ivakkak 2017 race that begins in Umiujaq…
Pre Race – Arrival of the Final 2 teams
The final two teams belonging to Aisa Sirusilak and JeanMarie Beaulne from Puvirnituq have arrived in Umiujaq.
Johannie Demers, Veterinarian is with us again this year to treat dogs injuries.
Johannie Demers, Veterinarian is with us again this year to treat dogs injuries. Here, checking the legs of George Kauki’s lead dog.
Pre Race – Two more teams arrive from Kuujjuaq.
The charter from Kuujjuaq marks the arrival of 2 more teams from Kuujjuaq. Musher George Kauki, and his brother Aloupa Kauki along with Musher Allan Gordon and Partner Johnny Mangi Kooktook are now in Umiujaq and eagerly waiting for race day.
On the road to the race
On the road from Umiujaq Airport to the bay, happy musher Willie Cain takes time to run a few of his dogs.
Pre Race – Tasiujaq’s Teams arrive in Umiujaq
Before the poor weather set in the participants from Tasiujaq were able to make it into Umiujaq. The Mushers from both teams are brother, while the partners are also brothers! Willie Cain’s partner this year will be Putulik Saunders, while…
Snow Festival in Puvirnituq
No, Ivakkak hasn’t started with out you! Puvirnituq is currently hosting their Snow Festival, The community hosts many fun activities like pulling a gas tank behind your snowmobile and trying find the perfect speed where you won’t snap thing string holding…
A sled dog race in Pov
it is a first time race for some young dogs, may be too young for some !
Working dogs
Dogs were helpfull in logging wood, as depicted in this historical photo from Avataq’archives.
Press Release: March 9th 2017
The 16th annual Ivakkak dog team race begins this month Kuujjuaq, QC, March 9, 2017 – Makivik Corporation is pleased to announce the 2017 annual Nunavik Ivakkak qimutsiq (dog team) race is preparing to begin. This is the 16th annual Ivakkak…
The Ivakkak 2016 Ceremony
With the race coming to an end the Award ceremony took place at the kuujjuaq forum on the evening of April 12th. To see all the Final standings be sure to check the Finish Line Final Results from this page.
