About the Tour
Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours (starting at 15:30)
Distance: Approximately 8km (starting at the H.C. Andersen statue at City Hall Square)
Inclusions:
- Local running guide
Polar Circle Marathon
26-27 Oct 2024
26-27 Oct 2024
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Race Information
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Route & Elevation
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Results
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Race Videos & Photos
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In order to register for Polar Circle Marathon, all international runners must sign up for the tour package.
Like all Albatros Adventure Marathons™, the Polar Circle Marathon is designed to be more than just a race. It's also about enjoying time together with family, friends and other running-minded spirits. Spectators welcome!
Ways to Enter
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Accommodation
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Packages
2024 Polar Circle Marathon 5-Day Package
24 - 28 Oct | 5 days | 2295 EUR
Run on the vast ice sheet and experience breathtaking polar landscapes in this challenging running event.
Travel partners
The most comprehensive list of travel partners who offer Polar Circle Marathon packages with flights.
Whether it's culture or nature you're seeking, Greenland has the answer.
The Polar Circle Marathon is more than just a marathon - it's a journey through Greenland! Explore all that the country has to offer - from the dazzling northern lights to towering glaciers to the vibrant town of Ilulissat.
Excursions
Meet the Sled Dogs
29 Oct, 30 Oct | 1.5 hours | 40 EUR
Learn about the life as musher and meet the renowned sled dogs.
Northern Lights Tour
25 Oct | 2 hours | 45 EUR
Head out of the city to the dark expanses of Greenland's wilderness to observe the undulating auroras.
Russell Glacier
24 Oct, 27 Oct | 4 hours | 100 EUR
Drive out to the spectacular Russell Glacier and keep an eye out for wildlife.
Tundra Safari and Kangerlussuaq Sightseeing
24 Oct, 26 Oct | 3.5 hours | 70 EUR
Go for a drive to see some of Greenland's magnificent nature and - hopefully - some of its wildlife.
Running Copenhagen
23 Oct | 1.5 hours | 50 EUR
Pound the pavements of Copenhagen and see some of the city's most impressive sights.
Extensions
Ilulissat Extension
28 - 31 Oct | 4 days | 1195 EUR
Tour the charming town of Ilulissat and be dazzled by the colossal icebergs in Disko Bay.
From history and culture to cuisine and customs, get to know to Greenland.
Travel to Greenland
Dive deep into Greenland - read about its history, culture, geography, and, of course, the ice.
Map of Greenland
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Destination Guide
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Climate & Weather in Greenland
Check out what weather to expect on race day, as well as average weather in Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat.
Photos of Greenland
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Reviews
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Partners & Sponsors
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Running Copenhagen
Put on your running shoes and experience the charm of Copenhagen with a local guide who will show you the city and its many sights. There is no better way to see Copenhagen than by joining a run!
23 Oct | 1.5 hours | 50 EUR
We've arranged a specially-crafted running tour for Polar Circle Marathon participants that you can book if you would like some sightseeing in Copenhagen and to stretch your legs before heading off to Greenland. The relatively short distances, the fantastic sights, and the vibe of the city makes it perfect for sightseeing while running. The tour departs at 15:30 from Rådhuspladsen (City Hall Square). From the statue of world famous storyteller H.C. Andersen, we will head towards the main sights in Copenhagen including the Parliament, the Queen’s castle and the Little Mermaid.
The route has been planned with the beautiful scenery of Copenhagen in mind and we will be running along the canals and the harbour as well as through some of Copenhagen’s many parks. We keep our tours very informal and run only in smaller groups, so there is plenty of time to ask questions about the sights, places, or people that we pass, or any other questions that you may have during the tour. The pace will be adjusted according to overall level of the participants, but you should expect between 5-6 minutes per kilometer.