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,…
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…