*** Race Reports and Results can be found on the 'Further information' button above ***
Commencing 14th March 2014
From Eagle Plains, Yukon to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk
A true Arctic experience - this race really does enter the Arctic Circle and can
quite genuinely claim to be the Toughest, Coldest and Windiest Extreme Ultra Marathon
on the Planet.
This race is only for big boys and girls unless you're mad!!!!
See Application section for entry details.
Race Structure
The 6633 ultra is a non stop self sufficient foot race over a distance of either
120 miles or 350 miles. Both races cross the line of the Arctic Circle, with the
longer race continuing to the banks of the Arctic Ocean at Tuktoyaktuk.
Competitors will be expected to carry or pull on sleds all their provisions for the
race including food, cooking items, clothing, sleeping kit and other safety gear.
Racers going all the way to Tuktoyaktuk will be allowed 2 drop bags for limited e
ssential
gear at approx 120 miles (Fort McPherson) and 230 miles (Inuvik). All racers will
be allowed to have a bag at the finish line for spare warm clothing etc.
Checkpoints will be spaced along the route at between 26 and 70 miles apart, where
racers will be able to rest for a while and be able to prepare their own food. Hot
water and Shelter are the only things guaranteed at the checkpoints.
The race is once again being organised by Martin, Sue & Kevin from Likeys together with significant
help from a multitude of individuals from the UK and more importantly in Canada.
The organisers have each raced in Arctic conditions on a number of occasions and
it is this experience that they will be bringing to the 6633 ultra to make it the
most testing, rewarding memorable race that any self respecting ultra racer will
ever do.
