2013 Antarctic Ice Marathon
Add to Cart Download© Licensed to London News Pictures. Union Glacier, Antarctica. PETR VABROUSEK of the Czech Republic toasts a glass of red wine after winning the 9th edition of the Antarctic Ice Marathon in record time. The Ice Marathon took place at Union Glacier, Antarctica, and is recognised as the world's southernmost marathon and the only official running event within the Antarctic Circle, taking place just a few hundred miles from the South Pole at the foot of the Ellsworth Mountains. Temperatures were an ice cool -21C when the event got underway at 13:10 GMT on Wednesday 20 November. A total of 56 athletes from 21 countries took part in the ninth edition of the event, which is an essential race for marathon runners seeking to join the Seven Continents Marathon Club. Photo credit: Mike King/LNP
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