The Marathon
On
December 12, 2006, the second Antarctic Ice Marathon will
take place at 80 Degrees South in the interior of the Antarctic.
Run in the foothills of the scenic Ellsworth Mountains,
this is the southernmost 26.2-mile foot race in the world.
Competitors are guaranteed snow and ice underfoot, as
well as sub-zero temperatures, for a genuine Antarctic
marathon experience. Are you up to the challenge of running
the only marathon held on the mainland continent of Antarctica?
The Half Marathon
On December 14, 2006, the 80 South Half Marathon will
commence at the Patriot Hills camp. Earn your place on
the mainland Antarctic by completing 13.1 miles in breathtaking
scenery while relishing the possibility of Katabatic winds
and icy temperatures.
Don’t expect to see penguins, however, as life cannot
be sustained this far inland.
100 KM Ultra Race
On December 15, 2006, the Antarctic 100k ultra race will
begin. Undoubtedly, “the world’s coldest 100”,
this ultramarathon challenge is reserved for only the
toughest of endurance athletes. The 100k (62.1 miles)
distance will seem endless, run under a sun that never
sets against the backdrop of Patriot Hills and the Ellsworth
Mountains.
This race presents the only opportunity to complete a
100k event on the frozen continent and creates the prospect
of a 100k Seven Continents Club for global ultra athletes.
Don’t apply unless you like to hurt!
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