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Is the North Pole on your bucket list?

In summer 2026, join Runbuk for the World’s Coolest Marathon® at the Geographic North Pole, racing on ice floes over 12,000 feet of the Arctic Ocean.
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Are you ready to join an elite group and make history on top of the planet?
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Finishers since 2003

The Marathon Grand Slam Club®

Owned and managed by Runbuk, this prestigious running club has one member for every 50 million people on earth. Membership isn’t bought - it’s earned. To join, you must complete a marathon on all 7 continents, plus the North Pole Marathon.
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Explore the North Pole Like Never Before

Just 100 years ago, humans first reached the Geographic North Pole. Today, advanced technology lets us arrive safely and comfortably.

Our 2025 Summer North Pole program offers a once-in-a-lifetime journey, blending Arctic exploration, adventure running, scientific research, French fine dining, and the North Pole Forum—a platform for discussions on global sustainability.
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Adventure, running, science, forum at the top of the world.

Explore the 2025 Program
Arctic Life and Science

Discover mesmerizing wildlife, visit onboard laboratories, and participate in scientific research. Join lectures by professors and scientists on oceanology, geopolitics, and more, all in the heart of the frozen wilderness.

Luxury Aboard Our Polar Cruise

Spacious staterooms, private balconies, 24-hour room service, and unlimited WiFi. Enjoy the gym, indoor pool, outdoor lagoon, snowroom, sauna, and elegant saloons for an unforgettable Arctic adventure.

Culinary Excellence

Savor world-class dining at Nuna, the only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, enjoy the buffet at Sila, crafted for polar exploration, or indulge in the grill’s delicious offerings—all while voyaging through the Arctic.

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Cruise & Accommodation

Set sail from Longyearbyen aboard the world’s first hybrid-electric polar expedition cruise, honoring legendary French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot, and chart a bold course to the Geographic North Pole.

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PREPARATION

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A layering system is necessary to keep you warm while being light enough to enable you to undertake a physical challenge at the top of the world.

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TESTIMONIALS

I've been at the Pole before but this was pleasantly different in that I didn't have to haul a sled there! The race is a unique combination of two things I enjoy: polar challenges and marathon running. It's a great test of fitness and stamina. Well done.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, UK (Polar Explorer)

"Nothing quite compares to the surreal experience of the North Pole Marathon. It's a priceless adventure."

Steven Seaton, UK (Editor of Runner's World Magazine)

"The whole experience of arriving at the top of the world and competing in the marathon was absolutely amazing. Fantastic fellow competitors and tough conditions gave the PizzaExpress team a truly unique adventure at the Pole and the genuine challenge we were looking for."

Harvey Smyth, UK (CEO PizzaExpress)

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