MarathonPolar Circle

Wednesday, 27 October 2021

As your flight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq on Thursday will be early in the morning (09:00), it is recommended that you fly to Copenhagen today. When doing this we Included a one night stay before your flight to Kangerlussuaq! You also have this option on your return flight. From the airport, the hotel can be easily reached by metro. Depending on your flight, you could have time to explore Copenhagen. There is also a possibility to participate in 8,6 km run through the centre (costs € 40 pp).

Thursday, 28 October 2021

All participants will meet in Terminal 2 of Copenhagen Airport. The flight to Greenland leaves 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 -3 hours). 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. Upon arrival, you can check in at Polar Lodge. You can go on an optional excursion or just explore the area on your own. The guided hike to Hassel Mountain is a 2-3 hour walk that follows the mountain 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 towards 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, as well as a meal on board of your flight and lunch in your accommodation.

Friday, 29 October 2021

Today, all participants will leave for the route inspection in the morning to get an idea of the challenge of running on the ice. Non-racers will also participate 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 race officials and the medical team will provide the latest information on the marathon and half marathon races. If you want 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 late for the Polar Bear Challenge after the marathon race on Saturday. *Both full and half marathons are limited to 150 runners each, so change of distance and registration for the Polar Bear Challenge is due to availability on a first come, first serve basis. After the race briefing, a pasta dinner will be served at Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Breakfast and sandwich lunch is also included today.

Saturday, 30 October 2021

At 7:00 in the morning, the marathon runners drive in all-terrain vehicles to the starting point at 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. The runners will be offered water and refreshments at the stations posted along the route. A BBQ lunch will be served in 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, 31 October 2021

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

Monday, 01 November 2021

After breakfast we check out and travel back to Copenhagen. The flight to Copenhagen leaves just before noon (11:40), so we have one last chance to enjoy a short walk or jog around Kangerlussuaq. We arrive in Copenhagen in the evening (CET) (20:00). When your flight back to your home-country is tomorrow, You will make your own way to the hotel Go City. Breakfast and meal on board the flight are included

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

Depending on your flight you could still explore Copenhagen. Unfortenately, after that your adventure will come to an end. We hope that you had a great week with an unforgettable experience!