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North Pole Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

RACEAugust 202742.195km · 21.1km · 10 Miler +2 more events
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Geographic North Pole · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10 Miler +2 more events
Entry fee
$45,500
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About North Pole Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The North Pole Marathon will take place in summer 2027 on the geographic North Pole (90°N), atop the Arctic Ocean sea ice.

The icebreaker expedition begins in Longyearbyen on July 27, while the official schedule lists August 1–2 as the race window at the North Pole.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

North Pole Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Max and HaileyRan in 2026

Max and Hailey reviewed the 2026 summer edition. Puddles on thawing ice and deep snow made the course tough, and they said they each finished — one the half marathon, the other the full marathon.

Their race in brief

Read the original on Not Back Yet

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

2026 North Pole Marathon - Official Video

Runbuk

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter North Pole Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official registration

Submit the 2027 summer expedition application and pay the full amount or a deposit.

Cancellation is possible if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

North Pole Marathon course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

START · FINISH

Geographic North Pole, Arctic Ocean

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This is not a city race in Norway but a 42.195km marathon run on Arctic Ocean sea ice outside any national territory.

Participants are scheduled to board Le Commandant Charcot in Longyearbyen, Svalbard,

on July 27, 2027, travel through the pack ice from July 29–31, and reach the geographic North Pole on August 1–2.

The organizer states that the marathon will be held after arrival at the North Pole,

but the actual race date may change depending on sea-ice and weather conditions.

The summer 2027 package lists full marathon, half marathon, 10 miles, 10km and 5km,

and is sold as an expedition package including cabin accommodation, meals and exploration activities.

The organizer states that the 2027 expedition may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

Organizer
Runbuk Inc.

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your North Pole Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Bib pickup

Official briefing and distribution of runner packets on board the icebreaker July 29-31, 2027

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

August 1-2 in the 2027 official schedule is the period for arriving at the North Pole and competing,

and the departure time on a specific day has not been confirmed.

Book your flights with ample time to board and disembark Longyearbyen,

and check the official conditions for medical certification and polar clothing requirements.

The official 2027 price list is the price of a single expedition product including room class,

so it should not be compared directly with the general marathon Entry fee.

Group flights from Paris to Longyearbyen cost extra.

Times are local to Geographic North Pole. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Geographic North Pole with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for North Pole Marathon

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistPace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

Runner stories and questions about North Pole Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Geographic North Pole runners' room

Frequently asked questions about North Pole Marathon

FAQ
How do I register for North Pole Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: Official registration.

Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the North Pole Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $45,500.

What distances does North Pole Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · Other · 10K · 5K.

Where does North Pole Marathon 2027 start?

Geographic North Pole, Arctic Ocean.

Where does North Pole Marathon 2027 finish?

Geographic North Pole, Arctic Ocean.

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