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Polar Circle Marathon® and Half Marathon

Name: Polar Circle Marathon® and Half Marathon
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Russel Glacier

Russel Glacier, Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq, Greenland

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026 – 25 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Defy the extremes on a truly otherworldly adventure at the Polar Circle Marathon from 24th to 25th October 2026. Dubbed "The Coolest Marathon on Earth," this epic race in Greenland challenges you to run directly on the ancient Greenland Ice Sheet itself, traversing an arctic desert of snow and ice under the vast, silent sky of the far north. Experience the profound solitude and raw beauty of the tundra, where the only spectators are roaming musk oxen and arctic foxes, and every breath is filled with incredibly fresh, crisp air. More than just a marathon, it's a comprehensive polar expedition package, offering half marathon and the legendary Polar Bear Challenge options, all organized with expert precision for an unforgettable journey to one of the planet's most remote corners. Secure your spot for a bucket-list adventure that pushes physical limits and redefines the meaning of a scenic run, where the crunch of ice underfoot is your soundtrack and the finish line is a triumph of human spirit over the elements.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Oct 25, 2025

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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40 days remaining

Marathon

Oct 25, 2025

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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40 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Russel Glacier.

thermostat Temperature

-6.8° / -2.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-12.9° / -7.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 14m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.4 cm

air Avg wind speed

14.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

09:26

nightlight Sunset

18:46

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