Photo by Vince Fedoroff
REMEMBERING KEN – This year’s Yukon River Trail Marathon was dedicated to Ken Sylvestre, one of the three founders of the race, who died suddenly and unexpectedly in December 2022. Here, Don White stops to photograph the photographer at the top of the hill between Ear and Schwatka Lake. Behind him is Jenn Walsh and then Jenn Shelton. All three were in the early start for the full marathon.
Photo by Vince Fedoroff
WINNER’S CIRCLE – Colleen Wilson, half open female winner.
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GOING DOWN – Judy Booth races down the hill onto the Miles Canyon Bridge while volunteer Michael Brooks keeps an eye out. Brooks has been volunteering for the marathon for about 20 years.
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START TOGETHER, FINISH TOGETHER – Guillaume Grima, front, and Graham Nishikawa are seen above Schwatka Lake running the full marathon. Grima beat Nishikawaa to the finish by 1 minute and 19 seconds, unofficially.
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HELPING HAND – Lee-Anne Carson-Fowler, in the full marathon, rehydrates by the Miles Canyon Bridge while volunteer Donna Jones watches.
Photo by Vince Fedoroff
TERRIFIC TIMEKEEPER – Larra Daley gives volunteer timekeeper Marg White a hug upon finishing. Daley placed third in the half masters female catagory.
Ken has played a key role in every race held since 1999.
“Ken has played a key role in every race held since 1999. He was the corporate memory and technological whiz who worked continuously to improve the race experience for participants and volunteers. He was generous with his time and knowledge, and there was no task too big or too small that he would not take on, no detail overlooked. We are indebted to Ken’s commitment, contributions and legacy he left behind.” – Yukon River Trail Marathon website.
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