Antarctic Ice Marathon

Road Running covering 21.1 km to 42.2 km in South Pole, Antarctica

Location

Südpol, AntarcticaShow on map(84.6846° S, 58.1193° W)

Date & StatusDecember 13, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Antarctic Ice Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Südpol, AQ focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Snow, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 13, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (icemarathon.com).

Official website

Antarctic Ice Marathon in Südpol (Work: "Woods Canyon Trail No. 93", Photo: Coconino National Forest, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Woods Canyon Trail No. 93" · Photo: **Coconino National Forest** · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Nature & Off-Road Snow Culture & History

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	223 m - 303 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	226 m - 266 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

223 m - 303 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 303 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 223 m to 303 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 303 m·at 22.3 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Antarctic Ice Marathon take place?

Antarctic Ice Marathon takes place in Südpol, AQ (start area at coordinates 84.6846° S, 58.1193° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 13, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Antarctic Ice Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Antarctic Ice Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 223 m and 303 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Antarctic Ice Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (icemarathon.com).