Established 2005
20 Editions
A Runbuk event
Press & Media
World's
Southernmost Marathon
Press resource for journalists and broadcasters covering the Antarctic Ice Marathon®
Fast Facts
By the numbers.
26.2
Miles Run
-20℃
Typical temperatur (-4℉)
80°S
LatitudE
24
hours daylight
62
COUNTRIES & TERRITORIES have been REPRESENTED
1030
GLOBAL FINISHERS SINCE 2005
Media Kit
Download assets.
Heritage
20 Editions.
The Authentic Antarctic Experience.
The Antarctic Ice Marathon® has produced 20 editions since the 2005/2006 Antarctic season. The next editon will be the 21st edition in December 2026.
2005
Inaugural
The inaugural edition took place in the 2005/2006 Antarctic season, in January 2006.
2010
Location
The race moved from Patriot Hills to Union Glacier in 2010.
2019
RUNBUK
RUNBUK has operated the race since the 2019 edition.
2025
Live results
History was made with the first-ever live results from Antarctica.
2026
21st Edition
December 2026. Union Glacier, Antarctica.
Covered by global media
for 20+ years
why we run
Every Runner Has a Story
They come from around the world, each with a different reason for reaching the start line. What they take home from Antarctica is more than a finish—it’s a story that stays with them for life.
At 84, Roy Svenningsen from Canada completes the Antarctic Ice Marathon.
Jeanie is running to raise money for breast cancer charities in memory of her cousin.
Family finishes the Antarctic Ice Marathon to raise awareness for Early Childhood Development.
Official videos
Two Decades on Ice
For over 20 years, the Antarctic Ice Marathon has been captured through professional footage and official films, documenting the race, the runners, and the extraordinary Antarctic environment.
Imagery
From the bottom of the world.
blue ice runway
Camp
sleeping tent
course
glacier
Celebrating 7 continents
A global community
Organized by RunBuk
Delivered by Team Runbuk.
The Antarctic Ice Marathon® is organized by Runbuk, a global team specializing in designing, operating, and delivering world-class endurance events in some of the world's most remote and demanding environments.
01
Race Management
Race direction, course certification, timing, results, and athlete operations across all seven legs.
02
Global Logistics
Charter aviation, ground transport, customs, and venue coordination across seven continents in 168 hours.
03
Medical & Performance
On-site medical teams, hydration, recovery support, and coordination across all seven continents.
04
Media & Broadcast
In-house photo, video, and press operations. Handles accreditation, b-roll, embeds, and live story feeds.
05
Athlete Services
Briefings, gear check, and around-the-clock support for every competitor throughout the event.
Race Director
Logistics
Communications
Media
Social Media
race Timing
Photo
Video
Media inquiries are handled directly
by the Runbuk team.