White Continent 50k, Marathon & Half-Marathon

🏔️ Welcome to the Race!

Welcome to the 12th Annual - 2027 White Continent Marathon & Half Marathon®!

🌏 Adventure Awaits in Antarctica

• Overnight Camping: For 2027, we will once again camp overnight on King George Island, Antarctica.
• Wildlife Encounters: During the race, runners will be cheered on by penguins and seals.
• Excursions: Following the races our runners have been able to enjoy excursions to a penguin colony, where they saw Gentoo, Adelie & Chinstrap penguins.
• Exploration: They have also explored the nearby Russian Research base and their ornate Orthodox Church.

🏆 Record-Setting History

We are proud to be the Antarctic race with the most world records set at it, including:

• First Female Hand Cyclist: The first female hand cyclist to complete a Marathon in Antarctica (and now all 7 continents).
• Youngest Participants: The youngest female to complete a marathon on all 7 continents (in 2014 by a 15 year-old and again in 2015 by a 12 year-old).
• Oldest Male Finisher: In 2017 the oldest male to complete a marathon in Antarctica and marathons on all 7 Continents (age 77 and age 78).
• African-American Participants: In 2020 we had the largest group of African-American runners to complete races on Antarctica (27 runners!!).

📅 Event Timing

The TENTATIVE dates for the 2027 WCM are: January 17-25, 2027. We recommend registering as soon as possible as demand is high and spaces are going quickly.

👟 Race Details

The 2027 White Continent Marathon & Half Marathon® is the only opportunity for those who want to run a marathon in Antarctica to achieve that goal within one week's time. The other Antarctic race options require a minimum of 14 to 20 days.

• Unique Experience: Our event is only one of two known events to run on actual Antarctic land.
• Sea Sickness Concerns: For those who are prone to sea sickness, there is no need to worry. We will cross the Drake Passage at a smooth and comfortable 31,000 Feet.
• Quick Sign-Up: Given the tremendous success of our 2013 - 2025 events, you will not want to delay in signing up as this Adventure is surely to reach its limit quickly.

💰 Pricing Information

For the 2027 White Continent Marathon & Half Marathon® Adventure, the prices are as follows:

• Double Occupancy: $15,350 (you will be rooming with another person you are traveling with).
• Single Occupancy: $15,950 (you will have a hotel room to yourself).

🌍 About Antarctica

Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent. King George Island is one of many of Antarctica's islands just off the peninsula of Antarctica.

• Geological Significance: The land that today is known as King George Island physically separated from the Antarctic Peninsula roughly 20 million years ago.
• Research Bases: King George Island, Antarctica is home to many research bases from various countries including The United States, Chile, China, Russia, Uruguay and others.
• Cultural Events: It was host to the only rock concert performed in Antarctica by Metallica back in 2013.
• Course Details: The 2027 White Continent 50km, Marathon & Half-Marathon® courses run between the Chilean and Chinese research bases.

🔗 Learn More and Register

For more information and to register, visit the race website.