The Polar Circle Marathon® and Half Marathon – October 24th, 2009
- “The coolest marathon on earth”

We are proud to announce the winner of the Polar Circle Marathon 2008:
Eduardo Rodriguez Tenes, Spain

Left: Eduardo entering the Ice Cap Right: Eduardo and the 2nd place winner Niels Berthelsen (Greenland) forcing the Ice See all photos and films here

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See all the photos and films from the Polar Circle Marathon 2008 here

Introduction to the Polar Circle Marathon
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.

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 -5º C / 25º F.

The Polar Circle Marathon® is the perfect way to combine a special running event with exploring one of the most remote and beautiful corners of the world.