RACE INFO

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The starting point for The Last Desert (Antarctica) is Ushuaia in Argentina, a town at the very southern tip of Argentina.

Competitors will board an expedition ship to sail across the Drake Passage – the expedition ship will be their base for the duration of the race.

The history of the past explorers and whaling era as well as the fascinating wildlife give Antarctica its culture – and it has both of these in abundance!

South Shetland Islands, Wiencke Island, Port Lockroy, Petermann Island, Paradise Bay, Neko Harbour, Aitcho Island, Cuverville Island and Dorian Bay are just some of the locations where the Antarctica Ultramarathon could take place.

Many competitors are raising money for charities through The Last Desert (Antarctica).

Temperatures on the course could reach as low as -20°C / -4°F.

The terrain is largely snow that varies in depth from just a few centimeters to more than one meter.