Only six months afterwards cracknell completed the yukon arctic ultra, a. Cracknell finished runner up in the 430mile yukon arctic ultra, which. Thats the deal that the 40 racers participating in the yukon arctic ultra signed up for this year, when agreeing to. In 2010 he completed the marathon des sables, which consists of the completing the equivalent of six marathons in six days. Six months after his cycling accident which damaged his frontal lobe see below, cracknell competed in the yukon arctic ultra. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau is the worlds coldest and toughest marathon and ultra. James cracknell is a man with many sporting achievements to his name. Mar 21, 2017 the yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multi day races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon at the beginning of february each year. But, just six months after the accident, cracknell was back on the bike, lining up to face the yukon arctic ultra a 430mile race, on foot, on skis or by mountain bike, up the frozen yukon river in north west canada. Cracknell became the then highestplaced briton in the 25year history of the marathon des sables ultra marathon, finishing 12th. Apr 06, 2010 james cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables. Montane yukon arctic ultra 2017 1080p video 3 duration. An italian athlete who took part in an extreme outdoor marathon in yukon is getting treatment for severe frostbite and may lose his hands and feet but he says he doesnt regret running the race.
James cracknell, 46, rows himself into the boat race. Book james cracknell olympian and adventurer gordon. First of all, mountains had to take a back seat due to a shoulder injury. As one of the most respected extreme ultra marathons, the 6633 arctic ultra is regarded by many as the toughest, coldest, windiest ultra distance footrace on the planet. Feb 08, 2016 scenes from the start of the yukon arctic ultra feb. This year 2020 athletes will choose to race the 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt. In the case that just reading this gives you sort of cold feet, we got good news for you. Thank you to the montane yukon arctic ultra, staff, competitors and everyone else involved. I first met james at the bivouac on the marathon des sables, also known as the mds.
He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling over 430 miles in. I am training for mds over 3 year period as i aim to participate in 2019 2020. James cracknell named as oldest competitor in boat race. This topic has been archived, and wont accept reply postings. The 100 mile racers will go from whitehorse to braeburn. Cracknell, a selfobsessed cycling addict, chose to ride the full route by mountain bike.
James conveys how important decision making under pressure is an integral part of the yukon artic ultra marathon. The marathon finishes on rivendell farm just off the takhini river. H e went on to come second in the yukon arctic ultra a quick 430mile jaunt across the alaskan countryside and was the third fastest celebrity to finish the 2012 london marathon in just. James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and. For 15 years, its been held in canadas yukon territory. Yukon arctic ultra boasts 430mile race and no prize money. He ran the london marathon on 23 april 2006, in a time of 3 hours, finishing over an hour ahead of. Its a nonstop, selfsupported foot race taking place in the north of canada. Over the past 20 years ive done lots of events obstacle races, marathons, halfmarathons, long and middle distance triathlons, ice swims, long distance bike rides, distance swims, relay races and team events. Choose to race the 430 mile, 300 mile, 100 mile or marathon distance either by snow mountain bike, cross country ski or by foot.
An exroyal marine who lost three toes to frostbite running the 300mile yukon arctic ultra marathon. James cracknell is a championship rower that has won two olympic gold medals and climbed to the top of his sport. The marathon, 100300430 mile races follow the course of the yukon quest. Another montane yukon arctic ultra is in the history books. The yukon arctic ultra is an exception on both counts.
Discipline muktuk adventures dog grave lake braeburn timeoverall rank. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra temperatures were brutally low at this years running of the 300mile competition, and one. Yukon arctic ultra how is yukon arctic ultra abbreviated. The winner of the yukon arctic ultra was the only one to. We caught up with romanian runners vlad tanase and andrei rosu ahead of the notoriously brutal likeys 6633 arctic ultra. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north. Discovery ch toughest race on earth with james cracknell. Even though he almost lost his life, he continued on with the third programme which saw him take on the yukon arctic ultra cycling 430 miles across the frozen wilderness. One of my commissions was to supply images for discovery tv as they were filming james during this years race for a scientific programme analysing how the body reacts under such pressure in the desert heat.
Covering 430 miles of frozen wilderness, he will race through the depths of winter, in minus 50 degrees, battling 50mph freezing winds. Yukon arctic ultra moves starting line due to melt cbc news. Again, james wrote about this experience in his book, race to the pole. Montane yukon arctic ultra whitehorse canada runultra. The montane yukon arctic ultra myau follows the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. Where dog teams once slid and scrambled now human power chases up the trail. James cracknell named as oldest competitor in boat race history. James cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables sport.
James edward cracknell, obe born 5 may 1972 is a british athlete, rowing champion and double olympic gold medalist. James cracknell obe is an inspiring sportsman, double olympic gold medallist, athlete and adventurer. The montane yukon arctic ultra will follow the yukon quest trail, the trail of the worlds toughest sled dog race. James cracknell at a training session for sundays race. The race is billed as the worlds coldest and toughest. You dont have to ride the yukon arctic ultra on a fatbike yourself. Cracknell s participation in the race was filmed for the documentary, the coldest race on earth, which was aired on the discovery channel. The nonstop selfsufficient foot race is over a distance of either 120 miles or 380 miles, with both races crossing the line of the arctic circle. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north mark hines on. James cracknell s two olympic and six world gold medals are permanent reminders of a golden era in british rowing, but the multidecorated athlete is equally famous for excelling at seemingly endless extreme feats of endurance. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multiday races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon at the beginning of february each year. James is, as you might expect, very, very competitive, and. Buy toughest race on earth with james cracknell dvd from amazons. James cracknell obe motivational olympic speaker raise.
From 27 february 2008 james cracknell covered over 1,400 miles from britain to. Welcome to the run ultra website, below is a complete sitemap of the website. And i hope everyone is safe and healthy with their family and friends during this awkward time. James cracknell, and the six surefire signs of a midlife. Just in case you are wondering, david mixed in a bit of material from last year, when he. The yukon arctic ultra bills itself as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra. I decided to enter the yukon arctic ultra for a number of reasons.
Yukon artic ultra 300 miler race results whitehorse yukon. Receive gpsbased progress alerts at mile points on the course for current pace and estimated finish time. Today, cracknell is out with a trilogy of programs that shows him performing and taking part in some of the worlds toughest challenges. Watch the coldest race on earth thursday 7th april at 9pm. Cracknell was appointed obe for services to sport in the 2005 new year honours list. Extreme determination keeps james cracknell going well. I found out i required surgery back in 2015 and as a result, climbing and scrambling couldnt happen for a while. Since retiring from competitive rowing in 2006, james has continued to be a household name, carrying out dangerous and gruelling challenges for the bbc and. Ultra marathon adventure racing across canadas frozen north in extremis book 3 at. Starting from eagle plains, yukon, it passes through the arctic circle. Extremes of endurance james cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. Read james cracknell proud to have made cambridge team for boat race against oxford as he rows into record books latest on itv news. Complete directory of marathons, marathon results, athlete and race news, marathon history, training schedules, chat, email, marathoning humor everything for the marathon runner and marathon fan. Yukon arctic ultra is a member of vimeo, the home for high.
Jan 30, 2020 the yukon arctic ultra takes place on the yukon quest trail on frozen lakes and rivers and beautiful wilderness trails on the yukon. They also choose their mode of transport fat bike, cross country skis or on foot. The yukon ultra marathon, or the toughest race in the world, kicks off. Hes won two olympic gold medals, hes rowed the atlantic, he was the highest ever placed british man at the time at the marathon des sables, hes completed the yukon arctic ultra, hes walked to the south pole and hes a sub3 hour marathon runner. He then went on to complete the yukon arctic ultra, cycling. We have a lot of work to do but wanted to share a few images of beauty and fun.
Yukon arctic ultra is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Its billed as the worlds coldest and toughest ultra, and i have trouble disagreeing with the label. Quiz championship rower james cracknell connect the. One man only finishes the montane yukon arctic ultra year of the dog for. Running motivation from james cracknell, meghan hicks and many more. A year later, james cracknell achieved a staggering 12th place finish over a. Moab 240 ultramarathon longest trail race in the usa full race report duration. He was married to tv and radio presenter beverley turner, he and his wife have three children. Yukon arctic ultra information by the complete marathon resource and community. The yukon arctic ultra is a series of nonstop multi day races that take place concurrently beginning in whitehorse, yukon at the beginning of february each year.
James cracknell net worth page 2 of 2 spears magazine. I thought james is still recovering from his cycling accident. The endurance athlete chats about his outstanding mental strength, marathon training and race fueling tactics. I want to share with you some learnings from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020. Here you will find the detailed results with the checkpoint inout times of all past myau races. The race takes place every february here in canadas yukon. James cracknell runs for the wire in the marathon des sables. The mds and the toughest foot race in the world marathon des sables 2014, a great.
Beginning in the town of whitehorse in canadas yukon province, participants have their. He finished second in the 430mile race across the frozen alaskan countryside, beaten only by british cyclist alan sheldon. The cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra. The marathon finishes at muktuk adventures just off the takhini river. It takes place on the trail of the yukon quest sled dog race. Here we go, david brabec s final video from the montane yukon arctic ultra 2020. We believe that an active outdoor lifestyle helps you live longer, stay younger and enjoy life more. Yukon arctic ultra racer may lose hands, feet to frostbite. All you need to do is follow our page over the next couple of weeks. It is open not only for runners but also for xcskiers and mountain bikers. James cracknell tried a slightly different approach when it came to training for sundays london marathon. James cracknell proud to have made cambridge team for. The national outdoor expo is a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts and provides all of the inspiration, kit, tech, nutrition and advice needed to get outside and get active.
The yukon ultra marathon, or the toughest race in the world. Feb 10, 2007 now, for the fifth anniversary, the yukon arctic ultra is going the distance 740 kilometres, whitehorse to dawson on the heels of the yukon quest sled dog race. Arctic ultra racer james binks on the trail during the 20 arctic ultra marathon. The yukon arctic ultra account of his first attempt at the ra. Carry your phone and use racejoy to add to your race experience with these key features.
Documentary covering the worlds coldest and toughest ultra race. James cracknell has many sporting achievements to his name, from. James cracknells race across america to air tonight. James is, as you might expect, very, very competitive, and measures his own success according. Mar 02, 2018 the cold, hard reality of racing the yukon arctic ultra temperatures were brutally low at this years running of the 300mile competition, and one frostbitten competitor may lose his hands and feet. James wrote about this experience in his book, race to the pole. Unfortunately, just five days into the journey, cracknell was struck with a nearfatal head injury.
Feb 04, 2015 because you run at night through snow and across frozen rivers, i tried to strengthen my body by simulating the course as best i could, says van deren, 54, who won the 300miler in 2008 and. The 300 mile racers will keep on going all the way to pelly farm. Dec 29, 2019 make sure you download the racejoy mobile app for live phone tracking at the yukon do it half marathon 2019. The secrets of james cracknells 40something superfitness. James on his fattyred snow bike during the yukon arctic ultra photo. The yukon arctic ultra yau sounds less like an ultramarathon than the premise for a jack london novel.