This is not you everyday marathon. The North Pole Marathon is run over the traditional 26.2 miles marathon distance. The race encompasses an individual competition, with male and female divisions, and a team competition for teams of three or more. There is also an option to run a half marathon. To date, There has been 13 North Pole Marathons, and approximately 400 people from 45 nations have successfully completed the event.
The men’s record of 3:36:10 was set by Thomas Maguire of Ireland in 2007. The women’s record of 4:52:45 was set by Anne-Marie Flammer of Germany in 2014.
The event is directed by Ultra endurance runner Richard Donovan who ran the marathon “solo” on April 5, 2002. He completed the distance in 3:48:12.
This race should be on every adventure marathoner’s bucket list! Get out and start training for this grueling race! If you win, Santa might be there to give you a present
