Half MarathonPolar Circle

Name: Polar Circle Half Marathon
Start: 2023-10-28
End: 2023-10-28
Location: Polar Circle

25 Oct 2023 - 31 Oct 2023

Polar Circle -- Polar Circle Half Marathon

Trip duration: 25 Oct 2023; 31 Oct 2023

Info: 28 Oct 2023; 01 Sep 2023

The race

The Polar Circle Half Marathon. Ice as far as the eye can see. Incredibly fresh air. Musk oxen and arctic foxes on the stark landscape of the arctic tundra. Yes, we are in one of the most remote corners of the world: Greenland, in the town of Kangerlussuaq. The endless ice and arctic tundra of this vast country are the backdrop for this unusual race, where runners race through the silent arctic desert past glacial tongues and moraine landscapes. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most remote corners of the world while daring to take part in an extremely challenging running event. another option would be the full Marathon!

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Event details

Date

Saturday, 28 October 2023

Start time

08:30:00

Start location

Mitaarfiit Aqq - Box 1009, Kangerlussuaq / Søndre Strømfjord 3910, Greenland

Finish location

Mitaarfiit Aqq - Box 1009, Kangerlussuaq / Søndre Strømfjord 3910, Greenland

Expo location

Mitaarfiit Aqq - Box 1009, Kangerlussuaq / Søndre Strømfjord 3910, Greenland

Time limit

07:00:00

Weather

Expect a temperature of minus 15-10 degrees Celsius when the marathon starts. As the sun rises, the temperature will usually rise to minus 10-5 degrees Celsius.

Course

Part of the route takes place on the ice cap itself, but most of it is run on the gravel road (often snow-covered) that connects the ice cap with the small town of Kangerlussuaq, just on the north of the Arctic Circle.

Reminder

You will be rewarded with a medal and certificate.

T-Shirt

Included

Maps

The map below shows the locations of the start & finish, our hotels of choice and the expo location. Underneath the map, there are two buttons which show the course and elevation maps of the event.

Legend

Coursemap Elevationmap

Coursemap

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Trip schedule

Wednesday, 25 October 2023

You will fly to Copenhagen and transfer to hotel Go City on your own. From the airport, the hotel is easily reached by metro. You will have time to explore Copenhagen. There is also an opportunity to participate in 8.6 km run through the city centre (cost €40 pp)

Thursday, 26 October 2023

All participants will meet at Terminal 2 of Copenhagen airport. The flight to Greenland departs early (09:00) in the morning. A 4.5-hour flight will take us to Kangerlussuaq where we will arrive in the morning, local time (GMT -3am). About 500 people make up the permanent population of this township, which was established by the US army during World War II and handed over to the government of Greenland in 1992 On arrival, we check in at hotel Kangerlussuaq. You can go on an optional excursion walk or just explore the area on your own. The guided walk to Mount Hassel is a 2-3-hour hike that follows the ridge eastwards towards the inland ice. The higher we go, the more beautiful it gets and, weather permitting, we have a fantastic panoramic view from the fjord to the inland ice. If there is too much snow/ice, the guides will try to find an alternative route at a lower level. In the evening, dinner at Restaurant Roklubben is included, a meal on board the flight and lunch in your accommodation are included.

Friday, 27 October 2023

Today, all participants leave for the route inspection in the morning to get an idea of the challenge of running on the ice. Non-racers will also take part in the trek and can use the day as a sightseeing trip to the Greenland Ice Sheet. Later, all runners will gather at Hotel Kangerlussuaq for the race briefing, where race officials and the medical team will give the latest information about the marathon and half-marathon races. If you want to change your distance* or register for the Polar Bear Challenge, this is also the time to do so. It is not possible to register for the Polar Bear Challenge late after the marathon race on Saturday. *Both full and half marathons are each limited to 150 runners, so change of distance and registration for the Polar Bear Challenge is due to availability and on a first come, first serve basis. After the race briefing, a pasta dinner will be served at Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Furthermore, breakfast and sandwich lunch is also included today.

Saturday, 28 October 2023

At 7:00am, marathon runners drive in all-terrain vehicles to the starting point near the ice cap. The marathon starts at 8:30 am and has a time limit of 7 hours. The finish line of the marathon is in front of Polar Lodge. From here, runners staying at Polar Lodge can walk to their rooms. Runners will be offered water and refreshments at stations posted along the route. A BBQ lunch will be served at the finish area for all participants (including speculators) between 12:00 and 15:30. In the evening, a semi-pasta dinner will be served at Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Furthermore, breakfast is also still included today.

Sunday, 29 October 2023

Full marathon runners and non-runners can spend the day on an optional excursion or explore the area on their own. It is not possible to go to the course and finish line and cheer as the all-terrain vehicles are in full use for the half marathon. In the evening, we will celebrate the conclusion of the Polar Circle Marathon & Half Marathon with a festive Greenland dinner at Roklubben. The awards ceremony for the top three finishers in each category will also take place before the party starts under a (hopefully) northern lights-lit night sky. Breakfast is also included today.

Monday, 30 October 2023

After breakfast, we will check out and travel back to Copenhagen. The flight to Copenhagen leaves just before noon so we have one last chance to enjoy a short walk or jog around Kangerlussuaq. We arrive in Copenhagen in the evening). You will make your own way to hotel Go City. Breakfast and meal on board the flight are included

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

You may have time to explore Copenhagen during the day before heading to the airport on your own for the return trip. Unfortunately, from then on your adventure is over, we hope you had a great week with an unforgettable experience!
Transport
We do not offer transport for this arrangement by default. However, we do offer the option to book flights with us. Prices will vary if you choose to make use of our service.
Accomodation
- Polar Lodge
- Hotel Kangerlussuaq
Polar Lodge
€ 2495,00 per person

Located on an old US air force base, Polar Lodge offers excursions to the Greenland Ice Sheet, tundra tours and simple rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is located in the village of Kangerlussuaq, 100 metres from the airport.
All brightly decorated rooms have a desk and access to a shared bathroom and a communal kitchen.
The accommodation rents out bicycles. Staff can arrange activities, such as ice fishing and dog sled or plane tours. Polar Lodge has a souvenir shop and a communal TV room, where you can relax and enjoy breakfast.
Mount Hassel is located directly behind Polar Lodge. The land ice of Greenland is just 25 km away.

Hotel Kangerlussuaq
€ 2695,00 per person

Located at Greenland's largest international airport, Hotel Kangerlussuaq has 70 rooms and more than 150 beds. There are conference facilities that can accommodate up to 60 guests.
The 70 hotel rooms and more than 150 beds are divided between single rooms, double rooms, suites and coordinator rooms in the transit building. The hotel also has an annex building with 40 rooms and 100 beds.
The hotel has several offers for conference packages. There is also a café, cafeteria, restaurant and bar.
Kangerlussuaq offers easy access to the ice cap. You can go hiking, fishing and dog sledding. You also have a good chance of seeing musk oxen and the northern lights
About Polar Circle

Ice as far as the eye can see. Incredibly fresh air. Musk oxen and arctic foxes on the stark landscape of the arctic tundra. Yes, we are in one of the most remote corners of the world: Greenland, in the town of Kangerlussuaq. The endless ice and arctic tundra of this vast country are the backdrop for this unusual race. Feel the soft crunch of snow under your shoes as you run through the polar desert and over the Greenland icecap while immersing yourself in rare and exceptional natural beauty.

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