Antarctic Ice Marathon and Half Marathon 2019

Adventure marathoners and ultra athletes are always looking for the next big challenge. It could be a remote desert marathon, a high altitude mountain marathon or a jungle marathon. However, mainland Antarctica represents the last frontier, the final great wilderness to be conquered. Introducing the only footraces within the Antarctic Circle. REGISTRATION FOR THE 2020 ANTARCTIC ICE MARATHON IS NOW BEING ACCEPTED.  The Antarctic Ice Marathon takes place at 80 Degrees South, just a few hundred miles from the South Pole at the foot of the Ellsworth Mountains.  This race presents a truly formidable and genuine Antarctic challenge with underfoot conditions comprising snow and ice throughout, an average windchill temperature of -20C, and the possibility of strong Katabatic winds to contend with. Furthermore, the event takes place at an altitude of 700 metres. Running a marathon is an arduous task. Running on snow, in sub zero temperatures is even more challenging. Participants in the Antarctic Ice Marathon are not required to have previous marathon experience; however, all applicants must be prepared to train properly and should be able to walk or run their race distance very comfortably. Experience in the cold is preferred and will be an asset, but is not essential. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the only official marathon run on mainland Antarctica and is a member of the Association of International Marathons & Distance Races (AIMS). It takes place at 80° South, just a few hundred miles from the South Pole in the interior of Antarctica. This is the southernmost marathon on Earth and a unique opportunity to complete a marathon that is truly worthy of the seventh continent. For those who fancy a shorter distance, a half marathon of 13.1 miles (21km) presents a considerable challenge over the same hushed, indomitable terrain. . Runners will race a groomed and marked course with snowmobile support, aid stations and medical personnel at hand for the duration of each race. Registration is limited and places are allotted on a first come first served basis only. This event sells out every year. If it's your dream to do the Antarctic Ice Marathon you need to book early to avoid disappointment. The 3d Itinerary will see you fly by private jet from Punta Arenas, Chile, on 12 December, to the marathon location at Union Glacier, Antarctica. A marked course will be prepared in advance and snowmobile support, aid stations and medical personnel will be at hand for the duration of the race. Runners are scheduled toreturn to Punta Arenas on 14 December.  EVENTS The Antarctic Ice Marathon includes an option to run the Frozen Continent Half Marathon which is held concurrently with the marathon. THE COURSE The Antarctic Ice Marathon route encompasses a 25km circuit followed by a 17.2km circuit as depicted below.A time limit of 6 hours may be imposed on the half marathon and 10 hours for the marathon.