The Antarctica Marathon Package begins with three-nights in Buenos Aires for time to meet your running peers, participate in a few warm-up runs, and attend the mandatory race briefing and welcome dinner.
You will then be flown to Ushuaia, which is located at the southern tip of Argentina. It is here where you will start your journey to Antarctica aboard the Ocean Victory Ship. Over the course of several days you will sail through the Beagle Channel across the Drake Passage, through the Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula until reaching King George’s Island – the location of the Marathon and Half-Marathon!
During your travels you will explore the most pristine corner of the planet, coming face-to-face with Antarctic gems such as glaciers, icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. Historians and scientists will provide lectures on board your ship and you will experience wildlife excursions during landings in remote areas, such as seal colonies and penguin rookeries as well as the research bases. We guarantee that you will experience a most challenging running experience as well as an experience of a lifetime. Great care is taken to leave behind zero impact on the environment in this sensitive ecosystem. As part of this, we are restricted to having a maximum of 100 passengers ashore for the event at any one time.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Booking as a single will mean you will have a single hotel room in Buenos Aires only. The cost is included in the price of the single package.
Single occupancy on ships is available on a request basis only and at an additinoal cost. Otherwise all cabins are shared – if you are travelling alone, you will be matched with another runner of the same gender.
PACKAGE FLYERS
The Antarctica Marathon Route + Course is finalised the day before the race, with participants navigating rugged terrain and challenging weather.
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The course will likely begin and end approximately 200 meters from Bellingshausen, the Russian research base. Final course measurement and preparation take place the day before the race, as base activity, road conditions, and weather can all influence the final route. The preferred layout includes access to all four nearby bases – China, Chile, Russia, and Uruguay, which allows us to set a three‑loop course for the marathon.
The terrain consists entirely of dirt/gravel “roads” used for transportation between the bases that are frequently muddy and uneven. Runners will encounter sections with rocks, loose gravel, mud puddles, and areas of snow or ice depending on conditions. Please note that there are no indoor facilities available on course, and all runners must be fully self‑sufficient.
Since base operations, weather, and road conditions can change rapidly, the course is adjusted each year. These dynamic factors require race organisers to maintain several alternate course options, and modifications may be made as needed to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Entries are only applicable in conjunction with a Marathon package.
There are no qualifying times required for this event.
The event will start in 2 waves (weather dependant).
Wave 1 – starts at 7:00am.
Wave 2- starts at 7:30am.
Marathoners must finish under 7 hours, weather permitting.
You must pass the halfway mark in three (3) hours and 15 minutes.
Course marshals have the responsibility to disqualify any runner who might endanger himself or herself through fatigue, hypothermia or dehydration.
Please note that Trekking poles or any other aid are not permitted.
Not Applicable.
Race check-in and briefing with emphasis on the environmental rules and regulations governing this event will be held at the welcome reception in Buenos Aires. Attendance is mandatory for participation in the race.
Not Applicable.
Each runner is responsible for their own liquids. You should bring 2 or 3 water bottles for race day. NOTE: You can purchase drinks in plastic bottles when in Ushuaia which then serve to reuse them on race day. Also, bring any electrolyte replacement fluids that you commonly use. Only water will be available in Antarctica. Portable toilets will be available at the starting area.
All drink bottles must be marked with your race number. Bring your own sports gels or energy supplements. All energy supplements must be removed from paper packaging and placed in plastic flasks or other containers that will not blow away. No light plastic bags are allowed on shore.
As per above – refer to Aid Stations paragraph. or check Training For The Antarctica Marathon + Recommended Gear for comprehensive guidance on clothing and essential supplies.
All transport on race day is included in the price of your package.
Not Applicable.
All finishers will receive a Certificate and a medal. The event shirt is included in your marathon package.
The top three overall for males and females will be recognized in the marathon. Also, the top two in each Marathon age category will be recognized (under 40, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over).
Temperatures range from -9 to 1 degrees Celsius (15 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit) minus the wind chill which can lower it by about -12C. Snow is rare but light flurries are common.
The Antarctica Marathon Package begins with three-nights in Buenos Aires for time to meet your running peers, participate in a few warm-up runs, and attend the mandatory race briefing and welcome dinner.
You will then be flown to Ushuaia, which is located at the southern tip of Argentina. It is here where you will start your journey to Antarctica aboard the Ocean Victory Ship. Over the course of several days you will sail through the Beagle Channel across the Drake Passage, through the Shetland Islands and along the Antarctic Peninsula until reaching King George’s Island – the location of the Marathon and Half-Marathon!
During your travels you will explore the most pristine corner of the planet, coming face-to-face with Antarctic gems such as glaciers, icebergs, penguins, seals and whales. Historians and scientists will provide lectures on board your ship and you will experience wildlife excursions during landings in remote areas, such as seal colonies and penguin rookeries as well as the research bases. We guarantee that you will experience a most challenging running experience as well as an experience of a lifetime. Great care is taken to leave behind zero impact on the environment in this sensitive ecosystem. As part of this, we are restricted to having a maximum of 100 passengers ashore for the event at any one time.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Booking as a single will mean you will have a single hotel room in Buenos Aires only. The cost is included in the price of the single package.
Single occupancy on ships is available on a request basis only and at an additinoal cost. Otherwise all cabins are shared – if you are travelling alone, you will be matched with another runner of the same gender.
PACKAGE FLYERS
The Antarctica marathon route and course are set the day prior to the event, challenging participants with rough terrain and unpredictable weather conditions.
The course will likely begin and end approximately 200 meters from Bellingshausen, the Russian research base. Final course measurement and preparation take place the day before the race, as base activity, road conditions, and weather can all influence the final route. The preferred layout includes access to all four nearby bases – China, Chile, Russia, and Uruguay, which allows us to set a three‑loop course for the marathon.
The terrain consists entirely of dirt/gravel “roads” used for transportation between the bases that are frequently muddy and uneven. Runners will encounter sections with rocks, loose gravel, mud puddles, and areas of snow or ice depending on conditions. Please note that there are no indoor facilities available on course, and all runners must be fully self‑sufficient.
Since base operations, weather, and road conditions can change rapidly, the course is adjusted each year. These dynamic factors require race organisers to maintain several alternate course options, and modifications may be made as needed to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Entries are only applicable in conjunction with a Half Marathon package.
There are no qualifying times required for this event.
The event will start in 2 waves (weather dependant).
Wave 1 – starts at 7:00am.
Wave 2- starts at 7:30am.
Half-Marathoners must finish under 4.5 hours, weather permitting.
Course marshals have the responsibility to disqualify any runner who might endanger himself or herself through fatigue, hypothermia or dehydration.
Please note that Trekking poles or any other aid are not permitted.
Not Applicable.
Race check-in and briefing with emphasis on the environmental rules and regulations governing this event will be held at the welcome reception in Buenos Aires. Attendance is mandatory for participation in the race.
Not Applicable.
Each runner is responsible for their own liquids. You should bring 2 or 3 water bottles for race day. NOTE: You can purchase drinks in plastic bottles when in Ushuaia which then serve to reuse them on race day. Also, bring any electrolyte replacement fluids that you commonly use. Only water will be available in Antarctica. Portable toilets will be available at the starting area.
All drink bottles must be marked with your race number. Bring your own sports gels or energy supplements. All energy supplements must be removed from paper packaging and placed in plastic flasks or other containers that will not blow away. No light plastic bags are allowed on shore.
As per above – refer to Aid Stations paragraph. or check Training For The Antarctica Marathon + Recommended Gear for comprehensive guidance on clothing and essential supplies.
All transport on race day is included in the price of your package.
Not Applicable.
All finishers will receive a Certificate and a medal. The event shirt is included in your marathon package.
The top three overall for males and females will be recognized in the Half Marathon.
Temperatures range from -9 to 1 degrees Celsius (15 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit) minus the wind chill which can lower it by about -12C. Snow is rare but light flurries are common.
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