| Description: | The Antarctic Ice Marathon is a 42.2km race in the interior of Antarctica with snow, ice, -20C windchill, and 700m altitude. The race encompasses an individual competition, with male and female divisions. There is also an option to run a half marathon - the Frozen Continent Half Marathon - which commences at the same time as the marathon. This three-day itinerary will see competitors fly by private jet from Punta Arenas, Chile, to the marathon location at Union Glacier, Antarctica.
The Antarctic Ice Marathon is an individual competition for men and women. The race takes place in the interior of Antarctica at an altitude of 700 meters, with underfoot conditions comprising snow and ice. Competitors will experience an average wind chill temperature of -20C and the possibility of strong katabatic winds. A unique opportunity to complete a marathon in the last frontier, worthy of the seventh continent. |
