The award was created to honour the race founders and long time directors Martin and Sue Like, without whose brilliance, left field thinking and determination the race would not exist. With Martin and Sue retiring, this felt like the right time to launch the award. It is an award, chosen by the crew each year for the one athlete who they feel best reflects the origins and ethos of the 6633 Arctic UItra and the spirit demonstrated by Martin and Sue.
Each winner will have their names engraved on a Yukon Moose rack to be kept and displayed in the Yukon for all time!
With the introduction of the Like Award and with Martin and Sue retiring from the 6633 we offered them the opportunity to pick their Like Award winners from the previous editions of the 6633.
Nate Dirvin (3rd 380)… an absolutely pleasure to have on the race. Barely knew he was there throughout, just quietly and without fuss got the job done.
Rio Crystal (1st 250)… his performance was outstanding. For such a young man to come out and take on a serious challenge like the 6633, with very little prior experience and to execute so wonderfully the win that he wanted, it is one of the best (if not the best) performance I have seen. I doff my cap in this man’s general direction!!!
Steven Jackson (2nd 380)… pulling the heaviest sled by quite some margin in the whole history of the 6633, yet never once moaning or complaining. In fact quite the contrary, was always smiling and happy whilst suffering immeasurably. Another absolute pleasure to have on the race and a heroic performance.
Hayley Robinson and Mark Whittle (5th= 380)… a cracking team that was forged on the trail, each pushing each other throughout. Great to watch their epic down moments and to witness their highlight of crossing the line together, in time to see Wales kick off in the 6 nations.
Hayley Robinson and Mark Whittle (5th= 380)… a cracking team that was forged on the trail, each pushing each other throughout. Great to watch their epic down moments and to witness their highlight of crossing the line together, in time to see Wales kick off in the 6 nations.
(2nd 380)… if ever there was a person who replicates the outsiders perceived image of the race, then Tony is this man. Having the wrong clothing systems, to being on the Sat Phone to work throughout, to failing to press the Help button, to going from last to 2nd in the last 40 miles - this is our man!!
(2nd 350)… a ballsy athlete if ever there was one. A type 1 diabetic who defies what limits are achievable. Came back after his DNF in 2016 to “finish unfinished business” and did it with aplomb. It’s this type of performance that impresses us so much.
(2nd 350)… a returning athlete who was an absolute delight of have on the race. Always smiling, although was suffering big time underneath. Came in 2nd, but simply the finish was his ambition. Another wonderful performance from a great friend of the 6633.
(1st 120)… for sheer determination and breaking the 120 mile record, it’s hard to see beyond Kev’s performance. He basically went balls out for the finish line from 40+ miles out, and set a record that I think is going to be hard to beat.
(DNF 350)… if you cut Tony in half, he would have 6633 running right through the middle. A massive massive challenge for this big man from Wales, but he soaked up all he could pre race. He then executed his race to neigh on perfection, and whilst he didn’t finish, he did go the 2nd furthest distance.
(1st 350) What an athlete and what a wonderful person through and through. He is the only person ever to compete in the 6633 without any support from the organisers at any point - completely self sufficient. And he is the only athlete who I believe would have challenged Mimi’s record had he not decided to wait for multiple hours for his mate. Another absolute gent.
(1st 120)… probably the most laid back competitor to ever grace the start line of the 6633, but this hid a very steely determination to win. An absolutely gent in every way, and even went on to medic the 350 after his race
(1st 120)… another example of simplying getting on with it. Was in complete control of her race from beginning to end… and for her it finished her Grand Spam of 4 winter races that season.