Off to the final checkpoint before reaching the finish line
The mushers are currently racing to Ivitaaquk (red char lake) approximately 60 kilometers north of Iqalulik. This will be their last checkpoint before the finish line in Ivujivik.
Everyone makes it to Iqalulik
The mushers have arrived at Iqalulik. They said the sun was shining when they left Akulivik and then throughout the trail there was an overcast, whiteout, and when they arrived at Iqalulik the sun arrived again. It’s an interesting race,…
Departing Akulivik
Departing Akulivik today for Iqalulik, approximately 75 kilometres north. Members of the community came to cheer them off.
Racing tomorrow 10 a.m.
The mushers are scheduled to race tomorrow at 10 a.m. from Akulivik to Iqalulik (where there’s fish).
Arriving in Akulivik
The mushers arriving in Akulivik today. All teams were escorted by a support crew to ensure their safe arrival. Today was not a race day due to the poor weather conditions. View the gallery: https://www.ivakkak.com/arrival-teams-alulivik/
Arrival in Puvirnituq today.
Arrival in Puvirnituq today. They will race again on Saturday at 10 a.m.
Arrival at Kuraaluk
Ivakkak travelled 80 kilometres to their scheduled checkpoint of Kuraaluk. It was two degrees today and many of the dogs were overheating. Billy Cain’s dogs would not move today as they did not have energy for the race. Billy Cain…
No race today due to weather
The mushers will not be racing today, due to winds and blowing snow. They are all in cabins at Nauliravik. Another update will be posted tomorrow morning.
The mushers are back on the trail!
The mushers left Inukjuak this morning for Nauliravik (translation: where you harpoon), which is approximately 58 kilometres north. This will be their first of two overnight checkpoints before arriving in Puvirnituq. Nauliravik was a small village before the signing of…
The teams arrive in Inukjuak
Ivakkak 2017 racing teams arrived in Inukjuak this afternoon. Members of the community and those who flew in from other villages were waiting for their arrival on the sea ice. Peter Ittukallak arrived first with his partner Putugu Iqiquq. The…
Another good day on the Trail, scheduled for inukjuak tomorrow!
The race started this morning as scheduled at 9:30 a.m. They had a good start with flat terrain, a view of mountains every few kilometers and soft snow towards the afternoon. Teams started arriving at the scheduled camp spot called…
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…