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A total of twenty-three athletes representing seven different nations took part in a series of races held at the geographic North Pole, an event described by its organisers as the “world’s coolest marathon.” Participants gathered on drifting sea ice in the Arctic to compete, arriving from Norway aboard the French expedition ship Le Commandant Charcot.
Upon arrival, runners left the vessel to complete laps on a loop measuring 1,055 metres set directly on the ice beneath them. To ensure safety throughout the competition, they wore thermal clothing and life jackets, while security personnel maintained a vigilant watch for any polar bear activity surrounding the course.
In the competition’s outcome, Denmark’s Rikke Dam claimed victory in the women’s category, finishing with a time of 6:54:02. The men’s race was won by China’s Wang Shengxian, who completed the course in 3:52:22. The event was brief not only in duration but also in location, as organisers noted that the ice track itself vanished just hours following the conclusion of the races
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