Antarctica Marathon® 2026 – Race Report

April 9, 2026

391 runners from 30 nations head to Antarctica for the 31st installment of the world's most remote marathon - across two voyages, and with a 10K race distance offered for the first time in the event’s history.

BOSTON, MA (April 9, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The 2026 Antarctica Marathon® returned to King George Island this March, bringing together over 300 runners from over 30 countries across two voyages, to tackle one of the most remote marathon courses on the planet. Organized by Marathon Tours & Travel and now in its 31st year, the event once again combined a once-in-a-lifetime running experience with support for Oceanites, the nonprofit dedicated to Antarctic wildlife research and conservation.

This year marked a notable milestone for the event too, with the 10K officially recognized as a distance for the Seven Continents Club (SCC) – which means that 2026 sees the first-ever 10K Antarctica finishers in the race’s history. 99 runners took on the 10K distance across both voyages with 11 different countries represented: United States, South Korea, The Netherlands, New Zealand and Uruguay. The 10K distance will now be an option for all future installments for the race, making this once-in-a-lifetime racing experience far more accessible.

Across both voyages, the racing delivered some truly memorable moments. In Voyage 1, Alison Huppert claimed the overall ultra win in the 50K, crossing the line in an impressive 5:00:15. But perhaps the most remarkable story of the entire event came in the Voyage 2 marathon, where Regan Feit crossed the finish line as women’s winner – in what was her very first marathon. Seconds behind her in second place was her mother, Amy Feit. Across both voyages, 50 runners were chasing their seventh and final continent, while four had their sights set on completing the Polar Challenge.

Jeff Adams, Antarctica Marathon® Race Director, says:

“Having run the Antarctica Marathon® myself, I know exactly what it takes to reach that start line – the months of training, the anticipation, and that surreal moment when you finally arrive at the bottom of the world and realise it’s all becoming real. That’s why being part of the largest annual sporting event in Antarctica never loses its magic. Watching runners from so many countries and backgrounds come together in one of the most remote places on earth is genuinely humbling every single year.

Jeff continued: “A standout highlight this year was the increased inclusivity we achieved by welcoming our first-ever 10K SCC finishers, along with a record number of participants from the surrounding research bases.”

Joining Voyage 2 was Joel Robison, winner of Marathon Tours & Travel’s Coolest Job on Earth competition. Selected from hundreds of entries, Joel earned his place on King George Island through a special video he shared on his Instagram.

Joel said of his experiences: “Stepping into the Antarctica Marathon as the winner of the “Coolest Job On Earth” was an experience I will never forget. From the very first moment of meeting the rest of the runners and support crew to experiencing the breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica, it was an adventure that filled and exceeded every expectation I could have had. This marathon and the experience surrounding it, is one of the most incredible adventures on Earth and it has inspired me more than I’ll ever truly know.”

KEY STATS & FACTS

• Location: King George Island, Antarctica
• Distance: 10K | Half Marathon | Marathon | Ultra Marathon (voyage 1 only)
• Temperature: V1 Avg: 35 – 40 F | V2 Avg: 32 – 35 F
• Number of Participants: 391
  • Ultra 50K: 8
  • Marathon: 193
  • Half-Marathon: 91
  • 10K: 99
• Countries Represented: 29
• Funds raised for Oceanites: V1 raised $22,250 for Oceanites and V2 raised $30,475.

Every year the Antarctica Marathon® contributes to vital conservation efforts in support of their official charity partner Oceanites. Oceanites work tirelessly to protect Antarctica’s delicate ecosystem, with a focus on tracking penguin populations and preserving the biodiversity of the region. The biggest donation on both voyages came from the auction of a custom Antarctica Peninsula Nautical Map raising $4,750 and $10,000 in Voyage 1 and 2 respectively. In total, Voyage 1 raised $22,250 and Voyage 2 raised $30,475, which, combined with $30,500 raised earlier in the year, brings the total raised for Oceanites to $83,225.

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About Marathon Tours & Travel

Founded by runner and travel visionary Thom Gilligan in 1979, Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) is a longstanding recognized leader and innovator in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters. With offices in Boston (USA), Manchester (UK) and Adelaide (Australia), the team has industry-leading global prominence.

Marathon Tours & Travel are an approved International Tour Operator to many marathons and other running events, including the Abbott World Marathon Majors, which consists of the Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Tokyo Marathon, and Sydney Marathon.

Antarctica Marathon 2026 results

Voyage 1 results available at: https://track.rtrt.me/e/TLMR-ANTARCTICA-MARATHON-V1-2026#/tracker/list

Voyage 2 results available at: https://track.rtrt.me/e/TLMR-ANTARCTICA-MARATHON-V2-2026#

Antarctica Marathon Pre-Registration:

North & South America Residents: Antarctica Marathon® 2026 | Marathon Tours & Travel USA

Europe & Africa Residents: Antarctica Marathon 2026 | Marathon Tours & Travel UK

Asia & Oceania Residents: Antarctica Marathon 2027 | Marathon Tours & Travel AUS