Welcome to Antarctica
Welcome to the Antarctic Polar Race®, home of the Antarctica Athletics Championships at the marathon distance.
Continental titles will be on offer in male and female categories. Participants can run a 1-mile race, 10k, half-marathon, and marathon. There will also be opportunities for a bike race and a duathlon event.
Athletes will fly to Antarctica on 10th December to run on a groomed circuit of 21.1km. Following the race, participants will return to Cape Town same day.
On return to South Africa, there is an option to run a marathon event on a six-loop course at the spectacular location of Seapoint Promenade, Cape Town on 12th December. The Lion’s Head Marathon™, available at no extra cost, allows athletes to complete two official marathon distances on two continents in the same trip. From Ice to Fire!
But that’s not all! A visit to a penguin colony near Cape Town and an exciting safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve are also included as part of the week’s itinerary.
Everyone is welcome to take part, whether you are a top athlete seeking to win an Antarctica continental title, or just hoping to cover a particular distance and knock Antarctica off your bucket list.
- Packages Include
- Guaranteed Race Entry to the Antarctic Polar Race (runners only)
- Guaranteed Race Entry to the Lion’s Head Marathon (runners only – optional)
- Event Briefing and Antarctica departure preparations
- Return Flights from Cape Town to Antarctica
- Medical evacuation insurance
- Visit to Boulders Beach penguin colony near Cape Town
- Exciting safari at Aquila Private Game Reserve
- Recommendations for hotel options in Cape Town
- Regular updates and support from Travelling Fit and the Race Director
PACKAGE PRICES
The Course
The marathon course is spectacular, encompassing two loops of a 21.1 km circuit in the vicinity of Wolf’s Fang, Antarctica.
Note that the course could be 4 loops depending on conditions on the day (e.g. strong winds).
Everyone is welcome to take part, whether you are a top athlete seeking to win an Antarctica continental title, or just hoping to cover a particular distance and knock Antarctica off your bucket list.
On return from Antarctica to South Africa, there is an option to run a second marathon event at the spectacular location of Seapoint Promenade, Cape Town. The Lion’s Head Marathon™, available at no extra cost, allows athletes to complete two official marathon distances on two continents in the same trip. From Ice to Fire.
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Race Information
Entry Fees
Entries are only applicable in conjunction with a Marathon package.
Qualifying Times
There are no qualifying times required for this event.
Start Time
The event will start as soon as feasible upon arrival in Antarctica.
Cut-Off Times
The Marathon has a cut-off of 7 1/2 hours.
Race Timing
The Antarctica Polar race will be timed.
Race Packets
Medals, t-shirts, singlets, patches, gym sacs and other souvenirs of the Antarctic Polar Race are included with every race entry.
Pace Setters
Not Applicable.
Aid Stations
Aid Stations will be approx. every 5km.
Personal Refreshments and Clothing
Once registered, detailed clothing advice will be provided.
Transport
All transport on race day is included in the price of your package.
Expo
Not Applicable.
Finishers T-Shirts, Medals and Certificates
All finishers will receive a Certificate and a medal. The event shirt is included in your marathon package.
Weather Conditions
The temperatures is normally around -8 but it may become significantly colder during the race
Other Events
Antarctic Polar Half Marathon
1-mile race
10k
On return from Antarctica to South Africa, there is an option to run a second marathon event at the spectacular location of Seapoint Promenade, Cape Town. The Lion’s Head Marathon™, available at no extra cost, allows athletes to complete two official marathon distances on two continents in the same trip. From Ice to Fire.
