PELLY CROSSING, Yukon — It’s known as the toughest, coldest race on Earth and the ultra-marathon in Yukon certainly lived up to its reputation this year. Temperatures dipped as low as -45 C as contestants raced more than 450 kilometres in the Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra, said race organizer Robert Pollhammer. The cold was so persistent that about seven contestants had to drop out to seek medical attention for frostbite, he added. While the race is always plagued by cold, this year’s relentless deep freeze was unusual and made conditions difficult. There’s no prize money attached to the ultra-marathon, but Pollhammer said finishers do get a medal.

Source: National Post February 09, 2018 18:11 UTC