Trail RunningRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Antarctic Ice Ultra

Trail Running and Road Running covering 21.1 km to 160.9 km in South Pole, Antarctica

LocationSüdpol, AntarcticaShow on map(71.2162° S, 4.5783° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +4,184 m

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

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 100 mi (160.93 km, +4,184 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +2,600 m D+), Trail 81 km (81 km, +2,106 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (iceultra.com).

Official website
Antarctic Ice Ultra in Südpol (Work: "Snowshoe Trail", Photo: D Delang, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Snowshoe Trail" · Photo: D Delang · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
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Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadSnowCity RunUnusual VenueSnow Trail

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Trail 100 miTrail Running160.93 km+4,184 m224 m - 1,981 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 100 kmTrail Running100 km+2,600 m227 m - 1,319 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 81 kmTrail Running81 km+2,106 m230 m - 1,115 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Trail 50 kmTrail Running50 km+1,300 m233 m - 779 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m236 m - 316 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m224 m - 264 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+4,184 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,184 m D-
Altitude range
224 m - 1,981 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5.2 % / 9.4 %
Course format
Loop course
160.93 km+4,184 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS71.2162° S, 4.5783° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 1,981 m above sea level (+4,184 m D+, -4,184 m D-)

Peak: 1,981 m·at 77.3 km·Ø 5.2 %
224 m810 m1,395 m1,981 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km1,981 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Antarctic Ice Ultra take place?

Antarctic Ice Ultra takes place in Südpol, AQ (start area at coordinates 71.2162° S, 4.5783° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Antarctic Ice Ultra?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Trail 100 mi (160.93 km, +4,184 m D+), Trail 100 km (100 km, +2,600 m D+), Trail 81 km (81 km, +2,106 m D+), Trail 50 km (50 km, +1,300 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Road Running.

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

The main competition (Trail 100 mi over 160.93 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,184 m of elevation gain and -4,184 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 1,981 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 Ultra?

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