Antarctic Ice Marathon

Punta Arenas , Chile 13 - Dec 14
The Antarctic Ice Marathon is a 42.2km race in the interior of Antarctica with snow, ice, -20C windchill, and 700m altitude. The race encompasses an individual competition, with male and female divisions. There is also an option to run a half marathon - the Frozen Continent Half Marathon - which commences at the same time as the marathon. This three-day itinerary will see competitors fly by private jet from Punta Arenas, Chile, to the marathon location at Union Glacier, Antarctica.

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13 Dec 2025
26.2mi
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Antarctic Ice Marathon - Find your perfect running pace 26.2 mi

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Calculated running time 03:30:58
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22 m
4.33 min/km
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102 m
5.12 min/km
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83 m
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11 m
4.23 min/km
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FAQ - Antarctic Ice Marathon 26.2 mi

The Antarctic Ice Marathon is an individual competition for men and women. The race takes place in the interior of Antarctica at an altitude of 700 meters, with underfoot conditions comprising snow and ice. Competitors will experience an average wind chill temperature of -20C and the possibility of strong katabatic winds. A unique opportunity to complete a marathon in the last frontier, worthy of the seventh continent.

Antarctic Ice Marathon takes place between 13 Dec 2025 and 14 Dec 2025

Antarctic Ice Marathon takes place in Punta Arenas, Chile

Antarctic Ice Marathon: There are a total of 2 courses

The shortest distance available is 13.1 km, and the longest on is 26.2 km

Although there is no general rule for the minimum preparation time, we recommend at least 12 weeks of training for a race like Antarctic Ice Marathon

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