Antarctic Polar Race

Name: Antarctic Polar Race
Start: 2026-12-01
End: 2026-12-02
Location: Union Glacier, Antarctica

Running Race

Distances10K21K42K

BonusesMedalScenic

Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026 · 2 days🇦🇶 Union Glacier, Antarctica

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The Antarctic Polar Race is a marathon event held in Antarctica at Wolf's Fang basecamp. The course is groomed and located deep in the interior mainland of Antarctica. The event offers distances from 1 mile to full marathon, and in 2026 it will host the Antarctica Athletics Federation Championships over the marathon distance.

Why attend here

In December, the Antarctic summer brings nearly 24-hour daylight, making the stark beauty of Union Glacier and the Wolf’s Fang basecamp surreal and accessible. After your run, explore the crevasse’s blue ice and warm up with a drink at the world’s coldest bar, a true once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Distance from you

From Columbus, US to Union Glacier, AQ

~16.7h · 13,322 km

Union Glacier

typical Nov weather · 2025

1 Mon

-10°-16°

0mm6 m/s

2 Tue

-15°-19°

0mm2.2 m/s

Event Details

Finisher Medal

Every finisher earns an official medal and a place in Antarctic running history.

Course

The course is deep in the interior mainland of Antarctica, held at White Desert’s premium basecamp, Wolf’s Fang. After the marathon, there are opportunities to explore Wolf's Fang including its picturesque crevasse and the world's coldest bar in Wolf's Fang Ice Bar.