Welcome to the official website of the
Mayo Midnight Marathon!
Saturday, June 23rd, 2012
2012 marks the 17th consecutive year for our event; and just like a Toyota, we're still running. Similar to last year, the run will start in front of the community hall and proceed out of town along the Silver Trail towards Stewart Crossing. The start times will be staggered between the different events starting with the Marathon at 8:00 PM. With the staggered start we will see more people finishing around the same time making it more exciting for onlookers at the finish line.
Each year we try to build off of the previous year's experience, with improvements and changes being picked up along the way. If you've got some ideas which might improve the event or you would just like to leave some feedback, we would like to hear it.
Click here for information about Mayo, places to stay and things to do while you're here.
8:00 PM - Marathon
8:30 PM - Half-Marathon Walk
9:30 PM - Half-Marathon Run
10:00 PM - 5K Walk/Run
10:30 PM - 10K Walk
11:00 PM - 10K Run
Frequently Asked Questions
| How do I get to Mayo? | |
| Fly to Whitehorse and drive 410 kilometers North to Mayo. There are several car rental agencies available in Whitehorse. | |
| What can I expect for race day temperature? | |
| The average temperature is 20 degrees Celcius in the early evening and usually drops 8 to 10 degrees closer to midnight. | |
| Is there a late registraion fee? | |
| There are no late registration fees; however please register two weeks prior to race day. The current mailing address is on the contact page. We only accept cash or queue payments in Canadian funds. Sorry no VISA. | |
| Can my family join me at the breakfast? | |
| Sorry but the breakfast is for participants and volunteers only. | |
| So what about the mosquitoes? | |
| They are not bad if you keep moving. | |
| Will I encounter wildlife on the trail? | |
| In previous years there have been bear sightings. | |
| Can my dog participate with me? | |
| Yes, providing the dog is on a leash. |
Directions from Whitehorse to Mayo
Comments from Previous Years
Andrew Kotulski, Montclair NJ "Great experience - Great race - Great people"
Elliot Aranoff, Toronto ON "Excellent marathon, well worth the trip. Great volunteers."
Sylvie Menelon, Mayo YT "Tough to run when you should be sleeping. But great to finish!"
Lisa MacKinnon, Halifax NS "Had a fantastic time!"
Tammy Allen, Halifax NS "Nice stroll by the 'Light of the Moon'. Thanks for the experience..."
A Big Thanks to all of the 2011 Sponsors!
| Ben's Electric Ltd. | Bleiler Placers Ltd. |
| Ewing Transport Ltd. | Favron Enterprises Ltd. |
| First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun | Gammie Trucking Ltd. |
| Heartland Services | Keno Hill Exploration |
| Martin Contracting | Mayo Petroleum Sales Ltd. |
| Mayo Taxi & Bus Service | Minto Bridge Farm |
| Northstar Motel | Northwestel Inc. |
| Performance Plus Sportswear | Ping Pong Mining |
| Sourdough Mining | Stephron Resources |
| Summit Awards | Talbot Enterprises |
| Village of Mayo | Village of Mayo Recreation Board |
| Wilf's Contracting Ltd. | Yukon Energy Corporation |
| Yukon News | Zral Safety Services |