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Running Calendar Antarctica: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events

12 verified events (9 confirmed dates) and 52 races in Antarctica with course maps and elevation profiles.

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Events129 confirmed dates
Competitions52Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,850 m D+Course elevation profile

Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations

South Pole

Selected Events

Featured Events & Highlights

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Dates & Schedule

Race Calendar

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December 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Dec 13, 2026Antarctic Ice MarathonSüdpol, AQ
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km

Date to be announced

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Date to be announcedAntarctic Ice UltraSüdpol, AQ
Trail RunningRoad Running
160.93 km100 km81 km50 km
Date to be announcedAntarctic Polar RaceSüdpol, AQ
Road Running
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
Date to be announcedWhite Continent MarathonBase antarctique Machu Picchu, AQ
Trail Running
42 km21 km

November 2026

DateEventLocationDisciplinesDistances
Nov 11, 2026Cross du Courrier de l'Ouest et de la ville d'AngersAngers, Pays de la Loire, FR
Road RunningTrail Running
10.52 km8.58 km6.88 km4.3 km
Nov 11, 2026Trail de PlaintelPlaintel, Brittany, FR
Trail Running
42 km25 km12 km6.5 km
Nov 11, 2026Les Boucles Saint-QuentinoiseSaint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, FR
Road Running
10 km5 km2 km950 m
Nov 11, 2026Olsztyn Independence RunOlsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km5 km
Nov 11, 2026Gdynia Independence RunGdynia, Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Road RunningNordic Walking
10 km1.92 km
Nov 11, 2026Le Trail de la Saint MartinSaint-Martin-de-Londres, Occitanie, FR
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
18 km10 km
Nov 11, 2026Independence Run in PolicePolice, West Pomerania Voivodeship, PL
Trail RunningNordic Walking
10 km5 km
Nov 11, 2026SoliMada TrailAntsirabe, Vakinankaratra Region, MG
Trail RunningWalking & Hiking
125 km106 km

Events by Month

January97February93March163April231May205June159July73August50September93October117November245December158

Overview & Route Character

The running destination of Antarctica in polar-regions is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 52 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Key host locations include Südpol, Base antarctique Machu Picchu, Angers, and Plaintel. Notable events in the selection include Antarctic Ice Marathon, Antarctic Ice Ultra, and Antarctic Polar Race.

Race distances span from 0.9 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +4,850 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Antarctica includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many running events and races take place in Antarctica?

RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 52 individual races in Antarctica. A total of 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Antarctic Ice Marathon, Antarctic Ice Ultra, and Antarctic Polar Race.

What disciplines and race distances are offered in Antarctica?

Events in Antarctica focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Nordic Walking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Südpol, Base antarctique Machu Picchu, Angers, and Plaintel.

What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Antarctica?

The most selective courses in Antarctica climb up to +4,850 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.

How can I find dates and register for running events in Antarctica?

The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.

Popular Running Regions & Spots

South PoleBase antarctique Machu Picchu

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