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The Polar Circle Marathon® and Half Marathon – October 18, 2008
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 corners of the world.