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
Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 150 m
Surface mixed
Profile Flat
Weather on Race Day
-15°C
Temperature
75%
Humidity
10%
Rain Chance
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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