Icefjord Midnight Marathon & Half Marathon

The Icefjord Midnight Marathon route will start and finish just outside of the historic Hotel Hvide Falk. Both marathon and half-marathoners will run the same route, but the marathon runners get the pleasure of enjoying the views twice!

There are virtually no flat sections on the run – instead, the course constantly fluctuates between mild ups and downs (generally not more than a few meters at a time). From Hotel Hvide Falk, you will follow the road for approximately 4 km through town. After climbing a wooden staircase, you then are on the ‘yellow track,’ which you will follow for approx. 3 km over hilly, rocky terrain. While the dazzling view of the icy fjord can be quite distracting, don’t forget to look where you place your feet!

Once you reach the old heliport, the yellow track turns into the ‘blue track', and you’ll follow a wooden path into the official UNESCO World Heritage site. The wooden path only lasts for about 1 km, and then you are running on trails again. After another 2.5 km of trail, you’ll reach Holms Bakke, and turn left onto the ‘red track.’ You’ll follow the red track back up to the old heliport, and then turn right to continue back into town. The course will be well-marked by race officials, and each track is additionally permanently marked with paint circles of their respective colors.

Back in town, you’ll follow along the road and take a tour of the eastern side of Ilulissat before running 4 km up to the airport. From this point, you’ll traverse the same path back to Ilulissat. For the half-marathoners, it’s just a hop, skip, and a jump until you are back at Hotel Hvide Falk and you can take some well-deserved relaxation. The marathoners will continue on to enjoy the Icefjord and the loop a second time!

The marathon begins at 21:00 and the half-marathon begins at 22:30.

We are delighted to be able to offer unique travel package with a choice between a 5-day / 4-night or 6-day / 5-night package.

Booking Form - ICEFJORD MIDNIGHT MARATHON 2024

ICEFJORD MIDNIGHT MARATHON 2024 - OPTIONAL EXTRA

ICEFJORD MIDNIGHT MARATHON 2024 PACKAGE - 5 day

ICEFJORD MIDNIGHT MARATHON 2024 PACKAGE - 6 day

Standard Terms and Conditions

To proceed with your booking we need the following;

1. Booking form completed by main contact and signed by all travellers
2. Passport copies of all travellers
3. Last page of T&C’s signed by all travellers

IMPORTANT: We cannot sell race entry alone; it has to be sold as part of a travel package.

Insurance is not included in the package but adequate cover is essential for travel. We can arrange Travel Insurance comprehensive cover. Terms and Conditions are available on request