Mushers leave this morning.
The mushers are scheduled to hit the race trail again by 10 o’clock this morning. The next community for them to hit will be Kangirsuk, but before reaching the community the mushers will be stopping and setting camp at Nuluaqtalik.…
The teams make it into Aupaluk
The teams made good time today, all teams made it safety into Aupaluk. Willie Cain JR, and his team made it into town first, followed by Etua Lucassie’s team. Official times will be posted once all times have been verified,…
And they are off!
The racers hit the race trail this morning being sent off with nice clear blue skies. Remember you can follow the racers by visiting our Tracking page
Tasiujaq hosts a community feast to welcome Ivakkak 2018!
The community of Tasiujaq hosted a feast to welcome all the Participants and staff to their community, and of course to the start of the 2018 edition of the Ivakkak Race. The Mushers and Support crew enjoyed great food along…
Preparation Day before the start
The Ivakkak Crew along with the mushers are taking care of their final preparations before the start of the race tomorrow. Julie Ducrocq, Ivakkak’s vet tended to a few of the dogs who had injuries. Johnny Ovvout, Ivakkak’s returning race…
Race delayed due to stormy weather.
Due to weather, the start of the 2018 Ivakkak Dogsled Race has been delayed. The new starting date is Tuesday March 20, 2018 at 10am. The Trail Coordinator, Charlie Alaku along with 5 support crew members left Kangiqsujuaq on Wednesday, March 14…
Ivakkak hits the race trail on March 19, 2018
PRESS RELEASE KUUJJUAQ, QC – March 5, 2018 – Ivakkak 2018 is the 17th edition of the Nunavik dogsled race. This year’s route will head north along the western coast of the Ungava Bay starting in Tasiujaq on Monday March…