Polar Circle Marathon
The coolest marathon on Earth — run across the Greenland ice cap at the edge of the Arctic on a snow-covered gravel road through tundra, moraine landscapes, and glacial scenery.
Course Type
Point-to-point
Elevation Gain
500m
Typical Weather
Arctic October, -15 to 0°C (5-32°F), snow and strong winds possible
What Makes This Race Special
- Run on the Greenland ice cap
- Arctic tundra and glacier scenery
- Sub-zero temperatures
- One of the world's most extreme marathons
- 250 runners from 30+ countries
- Just north of the Polar Circle