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
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Photos of Greenland
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FAQ & Contact
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Reviews
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Blog
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Media Resources
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Partners & Sponsors
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Photos of Greenland
Find photos of all the fascinating destinations you can explore.
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Dog Sled Sign
Helicopter Over Ice
Humpback Whales
Iceberg
Greenlandic Kaffemik
Inland Ice in Kangerlussuaq
Humpback Whale
Distance Signs outside Kangerlussuaq Airport
Polar Bears Swimming
Reindeer
Ilulissat Houses
Greenlandic National Costume
Ilulissat Icefjord
Northern Lights
Greenland's Flag
Langesø outside Kangerlussuaq
Ilulissat in winter
Dog Sledding
Kangerlussuaq Point 660
Sled Dog
Kangerlussuaq Ice Sheet Hiking
Dog Sled
Zion Church in Ilulissat
Tundra Coach Transport
Russell Glacier
Russell Glacier
Northern Lights in Kangerlussuaq
Kangerlussuaq Point 660
Kangerlussuaq Frozen Waterfall
Snowmobiling in Ilulissat
Zion Church in Ilulissat
Northern Lights in Ilulissat