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Richard DonovanPolar Running Adventures


• The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth was at the Russian Vostok station = -89.2C

• Strong katabatic winds blowing from the South Pole can reach over 200mph

• The average elevation of Antarctica is 8,200 ft.• The amount of snowfall on the polar plateau is

only 0.8 inches per year – similar to a desert

ANTARCTICA – A GREAT PLACE TO RUN A MARATHON!

It’s the coldest, windiest, highest and driest continent on the planet

Race Location

80 Degrees South : 650 miles from South PoleCopyright © Richard Donovan, Polar

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Temperature for Race: average of -10C to -20C Elevation: 2000+ feet


Join the 7 Continents Marathon Club

Member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

Recognised by Guinness World Records

World’s southernmost official marathon

Only marathon on mainland Antarctica within Antarctic Circle


Course Map

25km loop followed by 17.2km inner loop


Clothing: Layers of light clothingFootwear: Trail Runners


Union Glacier Camp – top class!


• November 17th - Arrive at Punta Arenas, Chile • November 18th - Pre-Departure briefing • November 19th - Flight to Race Location (4.5 hrs)• November 20th – Antarctic Ice Marathon• November 21st – Free Day / Recovery• November 22nd - Antarctic 100k • November 23rd - Return flight to Punta Arenas• November 24th – Depart to Homeland

RACE ITINERARY


Organiser: Richard DonovanPolar Running Adventures

Race Director / Organiser• 10 North Pole Marathons•7 Antarctic Ice Marathons•2 Commonwealth Championships (ultras)•2 World Championships (ultras)•Director – International Association of Ultra Runners2012-2016 (world governing body).


Race Website: www.icemarathon.com

http://www.icemarathon.com/

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