Welcome to a tough, unique marathon in truly magnificent scenery. Greenland's endless ice and snow make up the backdrop of this unusual race, in which runners pass glacier tongues, moraine landscapes and soundless, arctic desert.

Most of the course is run on gravel road and smaller paths between moraine hills - except for the part that takes place on the 3 km thick Greenlandic ice cap, of course.

In order to secure your package to the Polar Circle Marathon a non-refundable deposit of $850 per person is required.

All rates are quoted in Australian dollars and are on a per person basis

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ENTRY FEES

The entry fee for the Polar Circle Marathon is included in the package.

QUALIFYING TIMES

There are no qualifying times required for the Polar Circle Marathon

START TIME

The Polar Circle Marathon starts at 9:30am

CUT-OFF TIMES

There is a 7 hour cut-off for this event. All runners must have completed the course by 4pm.

RACE TIMING

Not Applicable

RACE PACKETS

These will be given out to you on arrival into Kangerlussuaq

PACE SETTERS

There are no pace setters for the Polar Circle Marathon

AID STATIONS

There will be water supplies approx. every 4 kilometres. Since the air is extremely dry, it is important to drink plenty of water as the body may not automatically tell you that you are thirsty. All drink stations serve tempered glacier water and at selected stations you will also receive energy drinks and bars.

PERSONAL REFRESHMENTS AND CLOTHING

Personal supplies are allowed and will be handed out at stations 3 and 6. Personal supplies has to be delivered at the starting area in a bag, which clearly marks the runner's number and whether the provisions are to be handed out at drink stations 3 or 6.

It is recommended to start the event with plenty of clothing and there after it is possible to discard extra clothing by the stations situated along the route. It will also be possible to change clothing at the start and at station 3. The deposited clothes will be put in bags marked with the runner's number, and will be handed out in the finish area or later that evening at the banquet dinner.

It is also recommend normal running clothes which you would wear for a winters run in Europe including beanie and gloves. It would also be a good idea bring light windproof leggings and jacket as the weather can change rapidly. The temperature can change from 3-5 degrees Celsius down to -10.

TRANSPORT

Transport from your accommodation to the start of the Marathon is included in the price of the package.

EXPO

There will not be an expo.

FINISHERS T-SHIRTS, MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES

All runners who complete the event within 7 hours will receive a medal and finishers certificate.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

October weather in Greenland is normally beautiful and not too cold. Sunshine is the order of the day, though the occasional light snowfall may occur. Expect temperatures of around -5 degrees Celsius (25 degrees Fahrenheit).

OTHER EVENTS

The Polar Circle Marathon also has a Half Marathon available.

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