Yukon Arctic Ultra - wikipedia Yukon Arctic Ultra The Yukon Arctic Ultra is a series of non-stop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in Whitehorse, Yukon at the beginning of February each year. The marathon, 100 / 300 / 430 mile races follow the course of the Yukon Quest. The longer races have three disciplines : mountain bike, xc - skis or foot. The race is billed as the toughest ultramarathon in the world where the temperatures can drop to - 50 degrees plus wind chill. The race was founded in 2003 and has run every year since except 2010. The race is self - provisioned. While the organizers provide trail guides, there is a real risk of frostbite and amputations. References Jump up ^ Holland, Eva ( 2 March 2018 ). `` The Cold, Hard Reality of Racing the Yukon Arctic Ultra ''. Outside. Retrieved 2 March 2018. Further reading Mark Hines ( 2010 ) The Yukon Arctic Ultra : Ultra Marathon Adventure Racing Across Canada 's Frozen North Healthy Body Publishing ( Paperback ) ISBN 0 - 9553800 - 4 - 9 External links Yukon Arctic Ultra Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yukon_Arctic_Ultra&oldid=831768821 '' Categories : Ultramarathons Sport in Yukon 2003 establishments in Canada Recurring sporting events established in 2003 Talk About Wikipedia Italiano Polski Русский Svenska Edit links This page was last edited on 22 March 2018, at 03 : 14 ( UTC ). About Wikipedia

Question: where is the montane yukon arctic ultra held each year
Answer: beginning in Whitehorse, Yukon