Race the jet marathon - wolf 's fang, antarctica - White Desert
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race the jet marathon
wol f ’ s fa n g , a n ta r c ti c a
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Experience the world’s first private jet marathon in Antarctica.
The plane is only permitted to stay on the runway for a maximum of 5 hours,
making it a real challenge to complete the course!
price per person : US$24,000
The city of Cape Town is synonymous with the world’s
33 o 56’ 29” S 18 o 27’ 40” E most iconic sports events including the Two Oceans Ultra
Marathon and the Cape Epic mountain bike race.
Start point We will host a safety briefing the day before your flight to
Cape Town, South Africa Antarctica. Here, you will meet fellow marathon runners and
our team will ensure that all last-minute arrangements are
taken care of.
A final weather update determines the exact departure time
for the flight south to Antarctica.
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WOLF’S FANG Runway
Weddell Sea
Bellingshausen Sea
GEOGRAPHIC SOUTH POLE
Pacific
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FLIGHT
Flight to Race Start: 5hrs
Maximum athletes per rotation: 12
Aircraft: Gulfstream 550
TRAVEL
South Africa to Antarctica
Fly to Antarctica in the height of luxury. A spacious We fly over thousands of icebergs and, as we cross All emissions associated with your
Gulfstream 550 delivers you to the start line rested over the Antarctic Circle, we pass into 24 hours of Antarctic travel will be offset by
and ready to race. continuous sunshine. White Desert’s accredited carbon
neutral programme.
Destination: Wolf’s Fang Runway
Altitude
1129m (3,700ft)
70o 46’ 37” S 11o 49’ 26” E
Temperature
wolf’s fang race conditions -5˚C to -12˚C (23˚F to 10˚F)
Wind
0 to 10m/s (0 to 20knts)
Distance
42.2km (4x 10.55km loops)
Five minutes after the jet touches down on Antarctic
ice, you will be under starter’s orders.
The course is four laps of a dramatic 10.55km loop,
which passes by kilometre-high monoliths of rock
and stunning ice cliffs.
Specialist Kit
#icarrymyown
An effective layering system is imperative to ensure
comfort for the race. For more information, please
contact a member of the White Desert team.
We support the #icarrymyown movement The running surface is compacted ice prepared by
which encourages runners to minimise snow groomers, with no requirement for snowshoes
waste by carrying refillable water or crampons. Snow running shoes are available
from many of the top brands and will be more than
Altitude Temperature Wind Distance
click to view landing on wolf’s fang blue ice runway
1129m -5º to -12º 0 to 20knts 42.2km (4x 10.5kmcontainers
loops) at events. adequate.
Timing and Tracking
HENRIKSEN NUNATAKS
You will have a maximum of 5 hours to complete the
70o 46’ 37” S 11o 49’ 26” E
route. Each runner will be issued with an individual
MARATHON ROUTE tracking unit fitted with an SOS button should any
emergencies arise.
Nutrition
On the Jet
A nutritious meal will be served 3 hours before landing
3,5km
at Wolf’s Fang runway.
On Course
A feeding station will be at the start-finish line, and
available on each race loop. Three remote drink
stations will be set up on course where runners can
drink and refill hydration packs or refillable containers.
The feeding station will be fully stocked and you
can expect protein/cereal bars, dateballs, savoury
2km 2km
sandwiches, boiled potatoes, bananas, energy bars
and chocolates.
We support the #icarrymyown movement
RACE HQ which encourages runners to minimise waste by
carrying refillable water containers.
3 WATER POINTS
START / FINISH
3km At the finish line
After crossing the finish line for the final time, runners
feeding station RUNWAY will be wrapped in warm down clothing and be given
a nutrition hamper to get the recovery process started.
A meal will also be served on the jet on the flight back.
ROVING 4X4 SUPPORT
Entry process In order to apply for this event, prospective runners need to supply a verifiable marathon time of under 4 hours. Contact us at enquiries@white-desert.com and we will respond with the entry form, kit list and our Terms and Conditions.
INCLUDED exCLUDED
1. Safety briefing in Cape Town. 1. Commercial flights to and from Cape Town,
South Africa.
2. Airport transfers for Antarctic flights.
2. Accommodation and meals whilst in Cape
3. Flights to and from Antarctica.
Town.
4. Meals on the jet.
3. Polar clothing. (Note, these items can be
5. On course nutrition and hydration. purchased on your behalf by a member of
the White Desert team.)
6. Full medical and support team on the
ice. 4. Comprehensive insurance cover. (White
Desert staff can advise you as to the
7. Payment by White Desert Ltd of a
“Carbon Tax” for offsetting emissions appropriate cover required.)
created by all logistics associated with 5. Additional expenses incurred in Cape Town
Antarctic travel.
due to any delay.
6. Cost of the use of a satellite phone whilst
in Antarctica.
As part of our commitment to preserving Antarctica, all emissions from flights to, from and
whilst on the continent, are offset by fully accredited carbon-neutral schemes.
Images courtesy of White Desert team & Marko Prezelj
Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all. Ernest Shackleton
For further information please contact us on enquiries@white-desert.com
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