30 years of Antarctica Marathon® – 2025 Voyage One race report
A version of this article originally appeared in Endurance Sportswire on 14 March 2025.
The Antarctica Marathon® celebrated its 30th anniversary this year, bringing together participants from around the world to compete on one of the most remote and challenging courses in the world. Established in 1995 by the team at Marathon Tours & Travel, the event has continuously tested athletes with its extreme conditions while supporting Oceanites, a nonprofit dedicated to Antarctic conservation. Over the past three decades, the marathon has contributed to ongoing environmental research and preservation efforts in the region.
The Antarctica Marathon is held over two separate voyages, with participants traveling to King George Island via expedition ships. This ensures that all participants have the opportunity to experience the challenging course while adhering to strict environmental guidelines in the region. Each year local runners from the local bases on King George Island also join the race.
2025 RESULTS
Men’s 50k Winner: Filippo Faralla / 5:00:37
Women’s 50k Winner: Karoline Hanks / 5:12:57
Men’s Marathon Winner: Nicholas Husson / 3:37:13
Women’s Marathon Winner: Lisa Dosch / 3:55:48
Men’s Half-Marathon Winner: Oscar Ostos / 1:57:01
Women’s Half-Marathon Winner: Aurelia Lambert / 2:04:09
Jeff Adams, President of Marathon Tours & Travel says: “Having had the privilege of running the Antarctica Marathon® myself and being deeply involved in its organization over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand what an incredible event this is. The 30th anniversary was a testament to the adventurous spirit of our runners, who embraced the extreme conditions to complete a race like no other. Beyond the personal achievement, many participants took the opportunity to support Oceanites, contributing to vital conservation efforts in one of the world’s most fragile ecosystems. We are incredibly proud to continue hosting this unique event and grateful for the dedication of every runner who makes it possible.”
Voyage One Runner Jenny West said: “Running a race in Antarctica was a unique and challenging experience. The remote and extreme environment, with its vast ice fields and unpredictable weather, made for a race unlike any other. Completing the course in such a demanding setting was a true test of endurance and it’s something I’ll remember for the rest of my life”.
KEY STATS & FACTS
- Location: King George Island, Antarctica
- Half Marathon Distance: 21.0975 kilometers (13.1 miles)
- Marathon Distance: 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
- Ultra Marathon Distance: 30 kilometers (31.07 miles)
- Temperature: 2°Celcius (35°Fahrenheit)
- Wind: 30 km/h
- Number of Participants: 132
- Countries Represented: 26
- Funds Raised to Date for Oceanites: $20,200
The Antarctica Marathon® isn’t just a race, it’s a chance to contribute to vital conservation efforts in one of the world’s most remote environments. Oceanites, the official charity partner, works tirelessly to protect Antarctica’s delicate ecosystem, with a focus on tracking penguin populations and preserving the biodiversity of the region. Voyage One participants have already helped raise $20,200 this year, with more donations anticipated through the coming weeks.
Full results can be found here.
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