Antarctic Polar Race

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in South Pole, Antarctica

Location

Südpol, AntarcticaShow on map(70.7149° S, 17.2049° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Antarctic Polar Race 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 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 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 (antarcticpolarrace.com).

Official website

Antarctic Polar Race in Südpol (Work: "Dülmen, Hausdülmen, Hochzeitsallee -- 2019 -- 2929", Photo: Dietmar Rabich, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Dülmen, Hausdülmen, Hochzeitsallee -- 2019 -- 2929" · Photo: **Dietmar Rabich** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Nature & Off-Road Snow Culture & History

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	73 m - 153 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	76 m - 116 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10 km	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	79 m - 98 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

73 m - 153 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 153 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 73 m to 153 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 153 m·at 16.2 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Antarctic Polar Race take place?

Antarctic Polar Race takes place in Südpol, AQ (start area at coordinates 70.7149° S, 17.2049° E). 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 Polar Race?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Antarctic Polar Race?

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 73 m and 153 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 Polar Race?

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