10 Reasons to Run the Antarctica Marathon

What You Need to Know About the Sydney Marathon Antarctica Marathon is the time it takes to reach the start line. The journey begins in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires and continues as you fly to the southern most city in the world, Ushuaia, Argentina, and board a Russian Research ship to venture off the grid and into the expedition of a lifetime.

It's the only race on earth where you take a Zodiac ride to the start line.

If you're looking for a personal record, find another race. But if you're looking for an authentic adventure marathon that will take you outside your comfort zone and deeper into yourself, this one's for you. Hills, mud, snow, ice, and penguins are included.

Winter Vinecki became the youngest person to run the Antarctica Marathon at age 14. She ran in memory of her father who passed away from prostate cancer and for Team Winter, New Ways to Elevate Your Running in 2025.

She's on her way to setting the Guinness World Record for the youngest person to run a marathon on all seven continents. If you spend five minutes with Winter, you'll want to conquer the world. [Pictured with Thom Gilligan, race director of the Antarctica Marathon and Half Marathon.]

Celebrate your race performance with a barbeque in Paradise Bay as you sail along icebergs through one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Published: Apr 11, 2013 4:38 PM EDT Oceanites, a non-profit research group that measures the flora, fauna and wildlife and the impact of tourism on Antarctica. "Over the past three years, the event has raised nearly $150,000," says Thom Gilligan, race director and president of Marathon Tours. "We want to continue to raise more funds and support Oceanites in their mission to preserve the pristine environment in Antarctica."

Recover postrace and paddle along icebergs and with whales, leopard seals, and penguins (oh my).

'Nuff said.

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Become an adventure runner, and one of very few who can say they finished a marathon or half-marathon and explored the last continent—Antarctica.