North Pole Marathon is “World’s Coolest Marathon”

26 runners landed this morning at the North Pole in order to take part in the world’s Northernmost marathon. They’ve each paid a $16,000 entry fee for the privilege of running 42 kilometres on a snow and ice covered 5km loop, with temperatures around -25 celsius. Competitors have come from around the world, including one Canadian, 48-year-old Glenn Harkness.

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