Antarctic Ice Marathon
The World's Southernmost Marathon at 80° South on the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Race day
22
Nov 2026
The World's Southernmost Marathon at 80° South on the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 22 November 2026Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Start time | 10:00 local (America/Punta Arenas)Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Distances | Full MarathonCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Location | Union Glacier, Tierra del Fuego, ArgentinaCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Start area | Union Glacier, Antarctica, Union Glacier, Ellsworth Mountains, AntarcticaConfirm the exact start with the organizerCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Entry price | $16,000–$18,000Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Course | LoopCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Elevation gain | 50 mCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Field size | About 55 runners (typical field)Curated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Organizer | Antarctic Ice RaceCurated listing · 23 May 2026 | Curated listing | 23 May 2026 |
| Official website | antarcticicerace.comOrganizer · 23 May 2026 | Organizer | 23 May 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 23 May 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 23 May 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Run at 80° South on the Antarctic Ice Sheet at -20°C — the world's southernmost marathon with only 60 runners.
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These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
Best For
Runners comparing Full Marathon options
Antarctic Ice Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon options around Union Glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
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A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Good choice only after source confirmation
Antarctic Ice Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Union Glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with loop course, 50 m elevation gain listed. Weather notes are listed, so factor them into gear and pacing decisions.
- Date And Schedule
Antarctic Ice Marathon is currently listed for November 22, 2026, which makes the November planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Union Glacier, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include loop course, 50 m elevation gain listed. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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