03 June 2023
Icefjord Midnight Marathon
03 June 2023
03 June 2023
Icefjord Midnight Marathon
03 June 2023
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Like all Albatros Adventure Marathons, the Icefjord Midnight Marathon is designed to be more than just a race. It's also about enjoying time together with family, friends and other running-minded spirits. Spectators welcome!
In order to register for Icefjord Midnight Marathon, you must sign up for one of the tour packages.
Ways to Enter
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Accommodation
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Packages
Icefjord Midnight Marathon 2023: 6-day package
1 - 6 Jun | 6 days | 2750 EUR
5 nights in Ilulissat 
Icefjord Midnight Marathon 2023: 5-day package (SOLD OUT)
1 - 5 Jun | 5 days | 2650 EUR
4 nights in Ilulissat
Travel partners
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Whether it's culture or nature you're seeking, Greenland has the answer. Explore all that the country has to offer - from a cultural kaffemik to thrilling glacier visits.
The Icefjord Midnight Marathon is more than just a marathon - it's a journey through Greenland! Greenland offers an unbelievable number of attractions. Among others, you can take a kayak through the Icefjord, go on an 'air safari', or add an extension to camp on the ice cap itself!
Excursions
Running Copenhagen
31 May | 1.5 hours | 40 EUR
Pound the pavements of Copenhagen and see some of the city's most impressive sights.
Meet the Sled Dogs
3 Jun | 1,5 hours | 50 EUR
Learn about the life as musher and meet the renowned sled dogs.
Sail to the Oqaatsut Settlement
4 Jun, 5 Jun | 5 hours | 250 EUR
Visit an authentic Greenlandic settlement
Eqi Glacier Express
4 Jun, 5 Jun | 6 hours | 310 EUR
Sail swiftly to Eqi Glacier and enjoy lunch while waiting to witness it calve icebergs.
Kayak among Icebergs
1 Jun, 2 Jun, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 5 Jun | 3 hours | 170 EUR
Meet the Icefjord's icebergs out on the water. And remember, it's whale season!
Extensions
Ice Camp
30 - 1 Jun | 3 days | 560 EUR
Feel like a real adventurer as you hike and sleep on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
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Travel to Greenland
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Run in the light of night!
Let the magic energy of the midnight sun power you through this race.
Join us in magnificent Greenland, during summer when the sun never sets. The picturesque town of Ilulissat, provides a colorful backdrop as the Icefjord Midnight Marathon winds its way to the UNESCO-accredited Ilulissat Icefjord. With ice streching out as far as the eyes can see, embark on a true trail run over rocky terrain and past impressive icebergs that glitter under nocturnal sunlight.
The Icefjord Midnight Marathon offers the full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers and a half marathon of 21.097 kilometers.
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Its one of our most popular race-packages yet, and not without a reason. You will be staying in accommodations overlooking the renowned Disko-Bay, waking up with its icy-giants floating by. As part of the entry we will take you on a tour to our favorite places around Ilulissat, where you get to explore some of the most remote corners of the world.
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Kindly be advised that entry to any Albatros Adventure Marathon is only available in combination with an official tour package. Race entry only is not possible for international runners. View our entry packages here
REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL 30th APRIL.
For any inquiries about the race or entry packages, please write us at info@adventure-marathon.com
We hope to see you on the trail!
Race distances
Want to share this experience of a lifetime with your friend or partner?
No problem!
Runners of all levels can run in the light of night with these options.
Full Marathon
42.2 km
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Both distances take place at the same time, and loop to share the whole course.
Just select your preferred distance when booking.
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The Icefjord is out of this world - so massive that I thought it was unreal!
" Rune
Icefjord Midnight Marathon Director