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Richard DonovanPolar Running Adventures
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• The coldest temperature ever recorded on earth was at the Russian Vostok station = -89.2C
• Strong katabatic winds blowing from the South Pole can reach over 200mph
• The average elevation of Antarctica is 8,200 ft.• The amount of snowfall on the polar plateau is
only 0.8 inches per year – similar to a desert
ANTARCTICA – A GREAT PLACE TO RUN A MARATHON!
It’s the coldest, windiest, highest and driest continent on the planet
Race Location
80 Degrees South : 650 miles from South PoleCopyright © Richard Donovan, Polar
Running Adventures. All Rights Reserved
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Temperature for Race: average of -10C to -20C Elevation: 2000+ feet
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Join the 7 Continents Marathon Club
Member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).
Recognised by Guinness World Records
World’s southernmost official marathon
Only marathon on mainland Antarctica within Antarctic Circle
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Course Map
25km loop followed by 17.2km inner loop
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Clothing: Layers of light clothingFootwear: Trail Runners
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Union Glacier Camp – top class!
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• November 17th - Arrive at Punta Arenas, Chile • November 18th - Pre-Departure briefing • November 19th - Flight to Race Location (4.5 hrs)• November 20th – Antarctic Ice Marathon• November 21st – Free Day / Recovery• November 22nd - Antarctic 100k • November 23rd - Return flight to Punta Arenas• November 24th – Depart to Homeland
RACE ITINERARY
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Organiser: Richard DonovanPolar Running Adventures
Race Director / Organiser• 10 North Pole Marathons•7 Antarctic Ice Marathons•2 Commonwealth Championships (ultras)•2 World Championships (ultras)•Director – International Association of Ultra Runners2012-2016 (world governing body).
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Race Website: www.icemarathon.com