Race Date:
Marathon – October 26, 2024
Half-Marathon – October 27, 2024
Race Time: 7:00 AM
Organizer: The race is organized by Albatros Adventure Marathons of Denmark and supported by the local community.
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 at the start, and “warm” to 10 C 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 RMB 2,580 per entry. The Polar Bear Challenge is RMB 3,390.
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 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.
