Polar Circle Marathon & Half 2023

Please note the information below related to our 2022 packages and is subject to change to change for 2023.

Our Polar Circle Marathon Package

The Polar Circle Marathon takes place in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, where endless ice and arctic tundra comprise the setting for this unusual race. Runners pass by glacier tongues and moraine landscapes on their way through the soundless, arctic desert. This is a rare opportunity to combine a trip to remote Greenland with a uniquely exciting race.

Our packages includes:

• Roundtrip flights Copenhagen-Kangerlussuaq with Air Greenland
• English-speaking tour leader
• 4 nights at Polar Lodge in Greenland
• Meals according to itinerary
• Route inspection on the ice sheet
• ABTA Protected
• Support and guidance from our team throughout your trip

Also Available:

• Race entry – from £260 (see below)
• Copenhagen hotel on Oct 26th, 31st or Nov 3rd – £85pp sharing, £135pp single room
• Additional tours and excursions – See further details under “Extensions”

Race Entry Prices:

• Marathon or half-marathon – £260
• Polar Bear Challenge – £350

Race Entry Includes:

• English-speaking race officials
• Medical team
• Time keeping
• Transport to the starting point
• Manned drink stations including safety equipment
• Start number and medal
• Exclusive Polar Circle Marathon 2023 running T-shirt

Race Date:

• Marathon – Saturday October 28th, 2023
• Half-Marathon – Sunday October 29th, 2023

Race Time: 7:00 AM

Organiser:

The race is organized by Albatros Adventure Marathons of Denmark and supported by the local community.

The Course:

The marathon and half-marathon take place on uneven gravel road and ice. You will run on the ice sheet, as well as roads. The ice sheet may be covered with a thick layer of snow, and the roads may be covered with ice. You will pass enormous glacier tongues and moraine plains and go through tundra and arctic deserts.

Temperature:

The weather in Greenland is unpredictable. Expect temps to be -10 C (14 F) at the start, and “warm” to 10 C (50 F) by the finish. Snow and strong winds may occur, which can drop the temp below 0 and cause concern for frostbite.

Entry Fee:

Entry to the marathon and half-marathon is £260 per entry. The Polar Bear Challenge is £350.

Time Limit:

The course time limit for the marathon is seven (7) hours. The course time limit for the half-marathon is four (4) hours.

Number Pickup:

Numbers will be provided at the race briefing the evening before the event or will be picked up on the way to the tented camp-site.

Awards:

Awards will be given for the top three overall males and females in both races. Prize money is only for runners who live in the community. Each runner will receive a medal and T-shirt.

Running Shoes:

The Polar Circle can be run in a pair of normal running shoes or trail running shoes. Spikes are mandatory when running on the ice cap. Please bring a pair of running spikes with carbon steel points that can be fitted to your running shoes. This is a definite advantage on the ice sheet sections.

Difficulty:

Challenging trail course in a remote area with extreme low temperatures and wind.

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