Half MarathonPolar Circle

Name: Polar Circle Half Marathon
Start: 2025-10-25
End: 2025-10-25
Location: Polar Circle

22 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025

Polar Circle -- Polar Circle Half Marathon

Trip duration: 22 Oct 2025; 28 Oct 2025

Info: 25 Oct 2025; 01 Sep 2025

The race

The Polar Circle Marathon - often referred to as "the coolest marathon on earth". 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 form the backdrop for this unusual race, in which runners race through the silent arctic desert past glacier tongues and moraine landscapes. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most remote corners of the world and at the same time dare to take part in an extremely challenging running event.

Register for the Polar Circle Half Marathon 2025

Globalrunning.com offers a package that includes a guaranteed starting ticket, flight, hotel, guidance, pasta party, after-marathon drinks and transfers. We also offer the opportunity to travel as a supporter. Do you want to put your best foot forward during the Polar Circle Marathon? Then take a quick look at our packages.

We ensure that everything is arranged down to the last detail during the stay in Greenland, so that the athlete can focus 100% on the marathon. In addition, you are part of a group of runners, where the atmosphere is always good.

Event details

Date

Saturday, 25 October 2025

Start time

09:00:00

Start location

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Finish location

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Expo location

Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

Time limit

07:00:00

Weather

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

Course

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

Reminder

You will be rewarded with a medal and a 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

Elevationmap

Trip schedule

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

You have time to explore Copenhagen. There is also a possibility to participate in the 8.6 km run through the city center (costs €55 pp). In the evening there is a tapas dinner in the office of Albatros Travel.

Thursday, 23 October 2025

All participants will meet at Terminal 2 of Copenhagen Airport. The flight to Greenland leaves early (10:00) in the morning. A 4.5 hour flight takes us to Kangerlussuaq where we arrive in the morning, local time (GMT -3 hours). About 500 people form the permanent population of this township, which was established by the US Army during World War II and handed over to the Greenland government in 1992. Upon arrival we check in at the Kangerlussuaq hotel. You can go on an optional walking tour or just explore the area on your own. The guided hike to Mount Hassel is a 2-3 hour hike that follows the mountain ridge eastwards towards the inland ice. The higher we go, the more beautiful it becomes and if the weather permits, 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 is included at Restaurant Roklubben, a meal on board the flight and lunch at your accommodation are included.

Friday, 24 October 2025

Today all participants will set off for the morning route inspection to get a feel for the challenge of running on ice. Non-runners will also take part in the race and can use the day as a sightseeing trip to the Greenland Ice Cap. Later all runners will gather at Hotel Kangerlussuaq for the race briefing, where the race officials and medical team will provide the latest information on the marathon and half marathon races. If you would like to change the 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 limited to 150 runners each, so changes to distance and registration for the Polar Bear Challenge are subject to availability and on a first come, first serve basis. After the race briefing a pasta dinner will be served at Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Breakfast and sandwich lunch are also included today.

Saturday, 25 October 2025

At 7:00 in the morning, the marathon runners will drive to the starting point at the ice cap in all-terrain vehicles. The marathon starts at 8:30 and has a time limit of 7 hours. The finish line of the marathon is in front of Polar Lodge. The runners will be offered water and refreshments at the 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. Breakfast is also included today.

Sunday, 26 October 2025

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 and cheer, as the all-terrain vehicles are in full use for the half marathon. In the evening, we celebrate the conclusion of the Polar Circle Marathon & Half Marathon with a festive Greenlandic dinner at Roklubben. The awards ceremony for the top three finishers in each category will also take place before the party begins under a (hopefully) Northern Lights-lit night sky. Breakfast is also included today.

Monday, 27 October 2025

After breakfast we check out and travel back to Copenhagen. You make your own way to the hotel Go City. Breakfast and meal on board the flight are included

Tuesday, 28 October 2025

You still have time to explore Copenhagen during the day. Unfortunately, your adventure will come to an end from then on, 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
- Hotel Kangerlussuaq
Hotel Kangerlussuaq
€ 3215,00 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.

from € 3215,00

per
person