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The Coolest Marathon Review: Lou
Tomsic
If you are ready to beat the summer heat in Hawaii, then this race may be for you. This is the only marathon that is run on water in the Artic. Compettitors in this unique event fly out of Svalbard, Norway to a temporary camp near the North Pole. The next day, they run a marathon across the frozen Artic Ocean which may be just 1 foot below. The course of the race is chosen the day before to avaoid breaks in the ice. Soft conditions can force competitors in snow shoes. Temperatures can be expected between -20C to -30C. The winning time was less than 4 hours in the 2004 race for former Everest summiteer Sean Burch. See all the details at North Pole Marathon. With global warming continueing the way it is, next year, the race may be cancelled due to lack of ice. Last Updated: June 9, 2007 |
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