Hard-Fought Miles Brings R2AK 2026 to a Close in Ketchikan
What a year it has been for the Race to Alaska! Winners have been crowned, but it's the last few teams bringing up the rear that are showing why this race is so special. Here's a report by the R2AK media team from the…
R2AK Ruckus and Race Start this Weekend!
The 2026 Race to Alaska (R2AK) starts on Sunday, June 14 at 5 a.m. in Port Townsend, but before that happens, head over to Northwest Maritime to party with the racers, see some cool boats on the hard, get delicious food and…
Team Tips Up Rides Again
The Dynamic Duo that Completed Race to Alaska on a Hobie 16 is Back for 2026 with Another Hull and a New Teammate
Video: R2AK 2024 Race Recap
Race to Alaska 2024 is in the books and as usual it brought forth a cast of characters and boats that couldn't be found anywhere else! Enjoy this wrap-up video and a few words from the Race Boss. DAY DONE: A LETTER FROM…
Big R2AK News and the Return of the WA360 Race
The bosses at R2AK high command recently announced the return of WA360 next summer and that the Race to Alaska will now run on alternate years. WA360 (pronounced Washington Three Sixty) is 360 miles of engineless,…
Guest Dock: R2AK Day Done
The final official R2AK 2023 update from Race High Command has come in, as the last "winners" arrive in Ketchikan after three weeks and more than 700 miles. Hokay race fans. Gather round and listen up. It has been a long,…
Guest Dock: Worthy of the Fist
Race to Alaska competitors are still on the course and a trickle of finishers are ringing the bell in Ketchikan. Here's the latest update from Race HQ... Folks who spend a lot of time on the water like to refer to those who…
June Theatrical Screenings of R2AK Feature Documentary in Seattle and Tacoma
Whether you've already seen it or not, this is your chance to view the R2AK movie on the big screen. THE RACE TO ALASKA: The story of the best worst idea is an epic ride, directed by Seattle-based filmmaker Zack Carver. The…
Video: Reliving R2AK 2019 with Team Sail Like a Girl
Even though the Race to Alaska is a no go this year, it has been fun to relive races of years past via the R2AK Time Machine. Here's a look at how Team Sail Like a Girl pedaled and sailed their way north in 2019.
How R2AK Changed My Life
Not your average race, R2AK has a habit of changing lives. As Team Bunny Whaler's Nate Rooks explains, "I was different after R2AK. Not just the deep tiredness and missing 15 pounds, but a sense of inner peace I'd never…
