Asi Ultra Marathon

23-25 March 2025

Race Information

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Here you will find all the important practical information about the race, such as rules and regulations, training, timing, race day support, clothing, weather and more. If you don’t find the answer you’re seeking, feel free to contact us with your question.

Topics are arranged in alphabetical order.

Camp

A mobile tented camp will be set up by the organizers and ready to welcome runners at the end of each day's stage. After crossing the finish line, participants can relax in their tent or meet fellow runners and prepare their own meals in the heated communal tent. Hot water is available for cooking. 
All participants will during the race share tent with a fellow runner.

Clothing & equipment

Clothing is very important and it's crucial to bring the right clothing and equipment. Some of the mandatory equipment must be worn and carried by the participant throughout the race while other mandatory items will be transported between camps by snowmobile and will be available at the finish line each evening and until the start next morning.
The race management reserves the right to exclude participants who do not bring the mandatory gear for safety reasons.

Please download below lists of mandatory equipment needed.

Packing list

Cut-off Times

To ensure runners’ safety, a timelimit and a cut-off point have been established on each stage. 
Each stage will begin at 8:00 AM and finish by 7:00 PM, providing runners with 11 hours to complete the course.
Half way point must have been passed in 5 1/2 hours. 

Runners who haven’t reached the cut-off points or the finish line in time will not be allowed to continue and will be picked up by a race official on snow mobile and taken to the camp. The cut-off times are strictly enforced to keep everybody safe! 

Distance

The total distance is 150 km divided in 3 stages (the distances may vary slightly from below)
Day 1: 45 km
Day 2: 50 km
Day 3: 55 km

Eligibility

All runners must be at least 18 years old on race day 1.

Goodie Bag

Runners will receive their goodie bags in Copenhagen Airport 21. March. Inside this bag you'll find your start number, race shirt and updated route information.

Medical Team

A Danish doctor and paramedics will be present during the entire tour. The Medical Team reserves the right to remove any runner who is deemed unable to complete the race. Please note that all decisions made by the Medical Team or Race Officials are final.

Medical Team and race officials will be positioned along, and move in and out of, the route, but will not be able to monitor all parts at all times. We kindly ask all runners to look out for each other and report to race officials or medical team if you see a fellow runner in need of help.

If you take daily medicine prescribed by your physician or need any other medication, please inform the race doctors in advance by writing to marathon@albatros-adventure.com

Photos & Certificate

Photos will be taken during the event. A complimentary photo package will be ready after the event for all runners.

Prizes and Awards

All finishers receive a medal. A small, symbolic prize is given to the winners for men and women. Please note that there is no prize money.

Race Officials and Organzing Team

English-speaking race officials from Albatros Adventure Marathons™ are in charge of the event. The race officials reserve the right to change the course and other aspects of the race without advance notice.

Staff responsible for safety and logistics are either local guides with knowledge of the area or personnel with extensive experience in Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Please note that all decisions made by the race officials and/or medical team are final.

By signing up for this event you agree to the Terms & Conditions of Albatros Adventure Marathons™.

Registration

To sign up you must purchase the 7 day travel package.

 

Route Map & Elevation Profile

For information on the route course-related information, see Route & Elevation.

 

Safety

GPS tracking is used to monitor the runners. In Kangerlussuaq, you will be provided with a Garmin inReach, which will follow you throughout the race and track your position. This device allows you to communicate with officials and call for help if necessary, and also enables rescue personnel to locate you.
TRAINING in navigation, emergency procedures, hypothermia, communication, and the use of emergency equipment in Arctic conditions will be held the day before the race in Kangerlussuaq, led by experienced instructors.

Start / Bib Numbers

You will receive your start/bib number in the race goodie bag

Time Taking & Results

Time taking is done by Albatros Adventure Marathons race officials. 

During the race the resultlist will be updated every evening and published in the communal tent. Results will be available online after the race.

Weather

In March, Greenland experiences cold Arctic conditions, with temperatures ranging from -5°C to -20°C, and sometimes even lower. The landscape is typically covered in snow and ice and the Northern Lights often illuminate the night sky.