Course & Elevation
Run directly on the Arctic pack ice at the geographic North Pole, completing a loop around the world's northernmost point. The course is marked with flags and ribbons on the ice, offering surreal views of the frozen Arctic Ocean and midnight sun conditions. This is the world's northernmost marathon, held in the most extreme environment of any major race.
Course Facts
📈 Elevation Profile
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Interactive elevation chart coming soon
150m total gain • Flat profile
🗺️ Course Map
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Interactive course map coming soon
North Pole, Norway • 42.195km mixed
🌤️ Weather on Race Day
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-15°C
Temperature
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75%
Humidity
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10%
Rain Chance
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Extreme Arctic cold with constant daylight (midnight sun), strong wind chill, and minimal precipitation. Runners experience 24-hour sunlight and must contend with bitter cold despite spring timing.
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