Polar Circle Marathon
Location
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
Distance
Marathon
Date
October 25, 2026
in 81 days
Elevation Gain
500m
hillier than 64 of 67 similar races
Course TypePoint-to-point
Typical WeatherArctic October, -15 to 0°C (5-32°F), snow and strong winds possible
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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.
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