{"id":2057,"date":"2023-03-17T11:01:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T11:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/?post_type=events&p=2057"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:51:22","slug":"antarctica-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/antarctica-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Antarctica Marathon™"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":13565,"template":"","event_types":[141,138,137,139],"event_locations":[119],"event_distances":[127,126,128],"event_course_types":[136],"event_seasons":[38],"class_list":["post-2057","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-adventure-marathons","event_types-half-marathons","event_types-marathons","event_types-ultra-marathons","event_locations-antarctica","event_distances-half-marathon","event_distances-marathon","event_distances-ultra-marathon","event_course_types-adventure","event_seasons-spring"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":14334,"event_logo":16295,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"available","event_status_labels_available":"limited-space","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Pre-register for 2028","url":"https:\/\/bookinggb.marathontours.com\/experience\/antarctica-marathon-2028-registration-of-interest\/382","target":""}},"event_additional_buttons":[{"button_option":"booking-widget","button_text":"Pre-Reg for 2028","button_external_link":null,"button_text_colour":"","button_background_colour":"","button_border_colour":""}],"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book 2027 Now!","url":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/events\/antarctica-marathon\/#booknow","target":""}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"

Enter the Antarctica Marathon\u2122 2027<\/h2>\r\nMarathon Tours & Travel has proudly offered the\u00a0Antarctica Marathon\u00ae & Half-Marathon\u00a0<\/strong>since the event began in 1995. As the exclusive tour operator and official event organizer, we are thrilled to welcome 360 runners and supporters in 2027 across two extraordinary voyages, now featuring a 10K on each departure and the Ultra 50K on Voyage One!\r\n\r\nYour Antarctica adventure begins with a three\u2011night stay in Buenos Aires, where you\u2019ll connect with fellow runners, explore the city\u2019s rich culture, and attend the required Welcome Dinner\/Trip Briefing. From there, we\u2019ll fly to Ushuaia at the southern tip of Argentina to board the Ocean Victory and set sail toward the White Continent. The racecourse on King George Island winds along gravel roads linking the scientific bases of Uruguay, Chile, China, and Russia\r\n\r\nDuring this unforgettable journey, you\u2019ll experience the most pristine wilderness on Earth, encountering towering glaciers, floating icebergs, and abundant wildlife including penguins, seals, and whales. The onbaord expedition crew will enhance your understanding of the region through engaging lectures, while landings offer up-close exploration of remote sites, wildlife colonies, and research stations. Marathon Tours & Travel is committed to conservation and has raised more than $600,000 for Oceanites, a nonprofit dedicated to studying climate change and the impact of tourism in Antarctica.\r\n\r\nFor many runners, completing a race on all seven continents is a once\u2011in\u2011a\u2011lifetime goal, and we\u2019re here to help make that dream a reality. Join us in 2027 for an unparalleled running adventure on the White Continent!","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Daily Breakfasts in Buenos Aires. 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Videos and lectures will introduce visitors to the wildlife, climate and history of Antarctica.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday 7 March","day_content":"At sea!\r\n\r\nEnjoy the free time as well as videos and lectures that will introduce you to the wildlife, climate and history of Antarctica.\r\n\r\nWhen we arrive at King George Island this afternoon, the race operations crew will go ashore to set up the course for the following day.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 8 March","day_content":"Race Day!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe course has been prepared with flags and mileage markers. Hopefully, mother nature will be kind with the weather.\r\n\r\nThose running the Ultra 50k should plan on an eight (8) hour time limit, Marathon runners should plan on a six (6) hour and thirty (30) minute time limit and half-marathoners have a four (4) hour and thirty (30) minute cut-off (weather permitting).\r\n\r\nAfter this major accomplishment, enjoy a post-race party and celebration this evening! The ship heads south overnight toward the Antarctica Peninsula.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Tuesday 9 March","day_content":"We awake to the panoramic views of glaciers, mountains and pristine bays and channels. Weaving among the icebergs, our destination is Paradise Bay, one of the most beautiful places on Earth.\r\n\r\nA sunny afternoon will permit us to have a barbecue and race awards ceremony on the stern deck.\r\n\r\nThe zodiacs will bring us to shore for a visit to the vacated Argentine base nestled at the foot of a hill where visitors are welcome to climb to the peak for a bird\u2019s eye view of the area.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Wednesday 10 March","day_content":"Today will be a day of exploring.\r\n\r\nWe hope to find ourselves in the fjords near the Lemaire Channel where humpbacks cruise for krill (small crustaceans).\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Thursday 11 March","day_content":"Today will be a day of exploring. We hope to find ourselves in the fjords near the Lemaire Channel where humpbacks cruise for krill (small crustaceans).\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Friday 12 March","day_content":"The morning will be one of exploration before we leave the \u201cWhite Continent\u201d in the afternoon to re-cross the Drake Passage.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Saturday 13 March","day_content":"Today is at sea on our return voyage.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday 14 March","day_content":"Today is at sea until we first sight land at Cape Horn, Chile where we will approach our return port at Ushuaia.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 15 March","day_content":"This morning will find us in Ushuaia at about 08:00, where we disembark and check-in for our return flights to Buenos Aires and then onward to your international flights back home. Flights departing from Buenos Aires to your home city should not depart before 20:30. You should consider booking a one night (or more) stay on the return to relax before your long flights home.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u2014\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours & Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary due to flight schedule changes, weather or any other reason that it deems necessary for the safe and enjoyable execution of this trip. It may be necessary for some guests to stay overnight in Ushuaia on the return due to delays, flight availability or other reasons. In this case, the guest is responsible for the additional hotel cost.<\/em>"}]},{"package_title":"Antarctica Marathon\u2122 & Half - Voyage 2","package_duration":"13 Nights","package_dates":"12 - 25 March 2027","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday 12 March","day_content":"Flights arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina and passengers are transferred to the Alvear Icon\u00a0Hotel.\r\n\r\nMost flights will arrive at the Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and transfers are arranged for only those arriving at this airport between the hours of 08:00 and 13:00.\r\n\r\nThere will be an optional light training run in the late afternoon.\r\n\r\nYou have this evening to explore some of the city's famous restaurants, which are a short walk from your hotel."},{"day_title":"Saturday 13 March","day_content":"Following breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour, which will introduce you to the vibrant capital of Argentina.\r\n\r\nThere is an optional light training run in the National Park at 16:00.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to seeing you at the evening cocktail reception, followed by a welcome dinner and the important mandatory race check-in\/briefing at the hotel.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday 14 March","day_content":"Enjoy free time today to explore more of Buenos Aires and\/or participate in a group light training run at 16:00 in the National Park.\r\n\r\nYou have this evening to explore some of this city\u2019s famous restaurants, which are just a short walk away in the Puerto Madero district.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 15 March","day_content":"Guests will be transferred to the airport for an early morning flight to Ushuaia in the province of Tierra del Fuego, the world\u2019s southernmost city.\r\n\r\nDepending on flight arrival time, it\u2019s possible you will have time to explore this interesting town with plenty of shops and restaurants; and then be ready to board the ship in the afternoon for your departure to Antarctica.\r\n\r\nOnce you are settled in your cabin, we will regroup with a Welcome Reception and briefing on ship safety.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Tuesday 16 March","day_content":"Today is spent sailing down the Beagle Channel and at sea crossing the Drake Passage. 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Hopefully, mother nature will be kind with the weather.\r\n\r\nThose running the Ultra 50k should plan on an eight (8) hour time limit, Marathon runners should plan on a six (6) hour and thirty (30) minute time limit and half-marathoners have a four (4) hour and thirty (30) minute cut-off (weather permitting).\r\n\r\nAfter this major accomplishment, enjoy a post-race party and celebration this evening! The ship heads south overnight toward the Antarctica Peninsula.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Friday 19 March","day_content":"We awake to the panoramic views of glaciers, mountains and pristine bays and channels. 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Antarctica Marathon\u00ae Package | 13-Night Package<\/h3>\r\n

Voyage One: March 2 \u2013 15, 2027 | Voyage Two: March 12 \u2013 25, 2027<\/h3>\r\nFeatures<\/strong>\r\n