Sunday July 6th, 2025
North Pole
Distance: Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Welcome to the running experience of a lifetime. Athletes like you can make history as a continuing new breed of Arctic adventurer. By competing in the World’s Coolest Marathon, the North Pole Marathon, you can become one of a truly select few to race at the top of the world - at the Geographic North Pole. And you will feel on top of the world when you manage to overcome the extreme sub-zero temperatures to finish 26.2 miles in one of the remotest parts of the planet. North Pole Marathon takes place from a drifting North Pole camp, which floats about the North Pole between 89N and 90N.
The North Pole is not situated on land, but on the Arctic Ocean. Athletes will therefore be running ‘on’ water…frozen water! Runners will be running on an ice sheet some 6 – 12 feet thick above 12,000 feet of Arctic Ocean on the top of the world. The race is an annual fixture on the international marathon calendar and 215 people from 34 nations have successfully completed the event. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the Northernmost Marathon on Earth.
The North Pole Marathon will also feature an exciting team challenge, with the title decided by the cumulative time of a team's first three finishers. Whether comprised from an army division, company, athletics club or charity, your team can enter this contest. This amazing race will additionally offer athletes who have completed a marathon on all seven continents the opportunity of joining the exclusive North Pole Marathon Grand Slam Club by also completing this marathon on the Arctic Ocean.Don’t let this experience of a lifetime pass you by.Your entry fee is all inclusive - return flights from Svalbard (Norway) to the North Pole camp; entry to the official North Pole Marathon; helicopter flights in the polar region; the opportunity to stand at the exact Geographic North Pole; t-shirt, medal, certificate and souvenirs; professional photos and video of the race; and more!
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The race is run from a drifting North Pole camp, which floats about the North Pole between 89N and 90N. There is a circular route of 4.2 km, if possible, which must be repeated ten times. Leads (breaks in the ice) and safety criteria will ultimately determine the maximum length of the circuit. The finish occurs at the Ceremonial Pole where all the lines of longitude symbolically meet.
Sunday July 6th, 2025
Gold Coast, Australia
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · Kids Race
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The Gold Coast Airport Marathon is held annually in one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. It is Australia’s premier road race and was the first marathon in the country to hold an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Road Race Gold Label.
The event is held on the first weekend of July and attracts more than 27,000 participants of all ages and abilities across a number of races including the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, Wheelchair 15km, Southern Cross University 10km Run, The Star Gold Coast 5.7km Challenge and Zespri Junior Dash 4km and 2km races.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:08:50 | Timothy Kattam | ken | |
| 2nd Male | 2:08:58 | Belay Tilahun | ethi | |
| 3rd Male | 2:09:21 | Kiyoshi Koga | jpn | |
| 4th Male | 2:10:26 | Naoki Aiba | jpn | |
| Female | 2:24:19 | Yuki Nakamura | jpn | |
| 2nd Female | 2:25:23 | Kumeshi Sichala | ethi | |
| 3rd Female | 2:26:17 | Vasiline Jepkesho | ken | |
| 4th Female | 2:31:47 | Irene Jerobon | ken |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:33:57 | RHYS LAWLER | aus | |
| M 50-59 | 2:39:22 | GENE RAND | aus | |
| M 60-69 | 3:04:21 | SHAWN HUNT | aus | |
| M 70+ | 3:16:01 | RON PETERS | aus | |
| F 40-49 | 2:48:04 | KATHRYN PARKINSON | aus | |
| F 50-59 | 3:00:21 | ANNA HEATH | aus | |
| F 60-69 | 3:39:01 | SUSAN THORNTON | aus | |
| F 70+ | 4:22:14 | SHIZUKO YOSHIOKA | jpn |
Sunday July 6th, 2025
Victoria Falls, ZW
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 8K
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Developed in conjunction with the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe, the Victoria Falls Marathon is an AIMS (Association of International Marathon and Distance Races) registered event.
The marathon provides a platform for both local and international runners to pit themselves against the best! The marathon route is varied in terms of terrain, with some incredible scenery and opportunity to see wildlife along the way. It is well supported by regular water points, all ably managed by the sponsors.
A full 42.2km marathon, 21.2km half marathon run and a 7.5km fun run is available. The race starts in the car park by the banks, then crosses over the Vic Falls Bridge, briefly into Zambia offering the social runner some of the most spectacular scenery in Africa and ends at the Victoria Falls primary school.
Besides the breath-taking landscapes you will encounter on the marathon, there is plenty more to do and see. Known as the adventure center of Africa, for good reason, the Victoria Falls has a wealth of activities available!
Choose one of the standard travel packages, or tailor-make your own by combining the marathon with some rafting, canoing, boat cruising, game viewing, an elephant back safari or even a bungee jump!
Safaris in neighboring Botswana and Zambia are also available through Wild Frontiers the official organizer of the Victoria Falls marathon. Wild Frontiers would be happy to furnish you with details of travel packages in the surrounding region and make all your travel arrangements for you. In addition, there are daily flights from Johannesburg to the falls, which makes linking from international flights to the region easy.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:15:10 | Blessing WAISON | zim | |
| 2nd Male | 2:17:20 | Elijah MABHUNU | zim | |
| 3rd Male | 2:17:29 | Lyno MUCHENA | zim | |
| 4th Male | 2:17:40 | Prosper MUTWIRA | zim | |
| Female | 2:41:50 | Ethel PANGISO | zim | |
| 2nd Female | 2:48:11 | Nobukhosi TSHUMA | zim | |
| 3rd Female | 2:49:21 | Olivia CHITATE | zim | |
| 4th Female | 3:00:33 | Chiyedza CHOKORE | zim |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
OUR HISTORY
The Vic Falls Marathon in Zimbabwe grew from the success of the Kilimanjaro marathon in Tanzania, and was first proposed by Wild Frontiers in 2005. The buy in of the local Tourism Board, the Athletics Association etc. was quickly forthcoming, and Wild Frontiers drew in local tour operators in Victoria Falls to partner in the event management. This has proved to be a very useful partnership for all.
As with the Kilimanjaro marathon, the idea was to use sport as a means of attracting tourism to the region.
The first event, in 2006 was very small – around 300 in total – and, mainly local runners. Sponsorship was also limited – the harsh economic conditions at the time in Zimbabwe made us make use of the ‘barter ‘system, for a lot of sponsorship deals – beer, water, flights etc. were all supplied rather than cash. At one stage we even considered giving the prizes in livestock – cows and goats etc ...this did not happen.
The first few years started something in the Falls, and more people in the country/region were running socially, so people were coming to join the event but, it was a slow start.
In 2010, the improved economic situation allowed better numbers, and now the event is on the map, with a full, half, and 7.5 km fun run. It’s a unique event, running across a bridge over an international boundary, in the spray of Victoria Falls, through a World Heritage Site, and seeing big game such as elephant along the beautiful route. From a “sports tourist “point of view, in the surrounding area you have all you would ever want, game viewing safaris, boat cruises, walking safaris, canoing, white water rafting, horse riding etc.
We could not have done this without some great sponsorship support over the years, and Zimbabwe’s top companies have all helped us to make this event a success’.
As well as being a great breeding ground for the local talent, the event draws quality runners from neighboring countries, and from around the world – with up to 40 nationalities attending the event. Apart from the ‘sports ‘ element, the event has a big pay off in the region, with sponsors building their CSR around the event, and the economic benefits to the country and the region are huge. There is also a change of lifestyle across the country, with many more people taking up running, to keep healthy and socialize.
Start:in the car park opposite the banks and Post Office – 06:45
Runners will run downhill and across the iconic Vic Falls bridge, to Zambia. Often, in the early moring, there is a chilly spray form the nearby Falls, and always great views – be careful of people stopping for photos!
Turning on the Zambian side, just before the gate, we run back across the bridge, before turning to run along Zambezi Drive, along the Zambezi River, and the Big Tree. Look out for game – elephants, buffalo and lion have been seen, as well as kudu, impala etc. There are National Parks rangers along the route to keep you safe.
You then head back inland, up a low hill by the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (VFSL) turn off, and then west, down into the Zambezi National Park, before turning at the check. Back through the VFSL gardens, out through the suburbs and back to the main road at Sprayview Hotel and, you’ve done around 20 km.
Repeat the loop, but not the bridge crossing – and then up to the finish at the school on the Kazungula road. Keep your eyes and ears open for route directions, not each loop is exactly the same, but the signs will make sense!
Sunday July 6th, 2025
Queensland, Australia.
Distance: Half Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Run before the sun in the ASICS Half Marathon (21.095km) at 6am on Saturday 1 July. Enjoy the good times on our world-standard course while soaking up the beautiful broadwater on your return journey from Southport to Paradise Point.
Enjoy scenic sunrise views over the water as you run through Labrador to Runaway Bay before being championed to the finish chute located adjacent to the broadwater in Southport.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 1:02:25 | ANDY BUCHANAN | ||
| 2nd Male | 1:02:27 | ISAAC HEYNE | ||
| 3rd Male | 1:02:28 | SHUNSUKE SHIKAMA | ||
| 4th Male | 1:02:37 | DAISUKE DOI | ||
| Female | 1:09:20 | LEANNE POMPEANI | ||
| 2nd Female | 1:10:08 | JESSICA STENSON | ||
| 3rd Female | 1:10:54 | SARA HALL | ||
| 4th Female | 1:11:21 | NATASHA WODAK |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 1:09:23 | DAMIEN TROQUENET | ||
| M 50-59 | 1:10:38 | BRUCE LAMBERT | ||
| M 60-69 | 1:11:10 | WARWICK SINCLAIR | ||
| M 70+ | 1:38:23 | CED WISE | ||
| F 40-49 | 1:10:54 | SARA HALL | ||
| F 50-59 | 1:24:11 | NICOLA DAVIES | ||
| F 60-69 | 1:27:15 | HELEN KEEGAN | ||
| F 70+ | 2:16:40 | MARY DORAHY |
Wednesday July 9th, 2025
Furnace Creek & Lone Pine, CA
Distance: 135 Miles
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Recognized globally as "the world’s toughest foot race," this legendary event pits up to 90 of the world’s toughest athletes runners, triathletes, adventure racers, and mountaineers against one another and the elements. Badwater 135 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet.
Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA, the Badwater® 135. The start line is at Badwater Basin, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m), which is the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States. The Badwater 135 course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 14,600’ (4450m) of cumulative vertical ascent and 6,100’ (1859m) of cumulative descent.
Competitors travel through places or landmarks with names like Mushroom Rock, Furnace Creek, Salt Creek, Devil’s Cornfield, Devil’s Golf Course, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Springs, Darwin, Keeler, Lone Pine, Alabama Hills, and the Sierra Nevada.
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 22:28:08 | Holvik Simen | 46 | NOR |
| 2nd Male | 23:52:29 | Ishikawa Yoshihiko | 35 | JPN |
| 3rd Male | 27:06:49 | Lewis Harvey | 47 | USA |
| 4th Male | 27:32:46 | Burke Shawn | 36 | USA |
| Female | 21:44:35 | Paulson Ashley | 41 | USA |
| 2nd Female | 25:42:51 | Ahuja Sonia | 47 | USA |
| 3rd Female | 27:49:24 | Connor Maree | 43 | AUS |
| 4th Female | 30:11:52 | Brown Viktoria | 47 | CAN |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 22:28:08 | Holvik Simen | 46 | NOR |
| M 50-59 | 29:07:37 | Nott Todd | 59 | USA |
| M 60-69 | 33:34:30 | Westergaard Danny | 64 | USA |
| F 40-49 | 21:44:35 | Paulson Ashley | 41 | USA |
| F 50-59 | 31:52:28 | Lubetsky Caryn | 52 | USA |
| F 60-69 | 35:05:24 | Reed Pam | 62 | USA |
About the course.
The course consists of three mountain ranges, a total of 13,000 feet of cumulative vertical ascent and 4,700 feet of cumulative descent. Temperatures are typically in the 115 degree to 120 degree range, but can go up to 130 degrees, with 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. temperatures in the 90s. The heat, the dry and mountainous terrain, the roller coaster climbs and dips, not to mention the surreal nature of being so removed from the world makes this race a unique challenge.
