OPTIONAL TOURS
Running Copenhagen
October 23, 2024 (1.5 hours)
Stretch your legs in Copenhagen with fellow runners while seeing some of the City’s most famous sights. The tour meets at the H.C. Anderson statue in Radhuspladesen (City Hall Square). Departing at 1:30pm, we run along the canals and will pass the Queen’s castle, Parliament, Little Mermaid and many beautiful parks. Small groups allow plenty of time to ask questions during the tour. Pace is adjusted according to overall participant level but expect to run 3-3.75 miles per hour and approximately 5 miles.
Tundra & City Sightseeing Tour
October 24 & 26, 2024 (3.5 hours)
Learn about Primitive Kangerlussuaq and its transformation from an air base (Second World War – Cold War) into a small settlement with a modern international airport. Making use of Greenland’s longest road you will embark on a road trip to explore nature. At the harbor you will enjoy stunning views of the beautiful Kangerlussuaq Fjord before moving on to Kellyville, a small town centered on a research facility and old base. You will have the opportunity to meet and learn about Greenlandic sled dogs but, as it is not sledding season you will not be able to sled. Ample opportunity will be given to take in the gorgeous landscape and hopefully spot mush oxen along the way.
Please note: Participants will be placed on Thursday or Saturday according to where they are staying and what distance they are running. Your race pack will indicate the date/time of your excursion.
Northern Lights Tour
October 25, 2024 (2 hours)
Kangerlussuaq has roughly 300 clear nights per year and artificial light is used sparingly so the backcountry’s cloak of darkness lies just a short drive away. The bus will take you to see an ethereal light display (a result of gaseous protons and electrons from solar wind colliding with molecules in the Earth’s atmosphere). Shades of brilliant green bands with the possibility of red, blue, and violet make this trip a night to remember.
Please note: Northern Lights tour is weather dependent. In case of cloudy weather, the tour will be cancelled, and a full refund given. Because it is a natural phenomenon, the Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed. Dates may be changed to accommodate the weather.
Russel Glacier
October 24 & 27, 2024 (4 hours)
Board a tundra coach – a special 4WD vehicle designed to handle ice, rocks, and uneven ground- and then drive partially off-road on the fascinating route to the magnificent Russell Glacier. The drive will take approximately 1.5 hours, and you may see reindeer and musk oxen. The glacier is an impressive sight, with vertical walls of ice that rise as high as 60 meters. You will have a chance to hike along the glacier’s edge to truly appreciate its immense power and get close enough for some great photo opportunities before heading back to Kangerlussuaq.
Please note: Participants will be placed on Thursday or Sunday tour according to where they are staying and what distance they are running. Your race pack will indicate the date/time of your excursion.
