The first marathon held in Antarctica may have been near the American research base, McMurdo Station, in January 1995. The annual marathon is free and is open to employees and grantees of the United States Antarctic Program, United States Air Force personnel on duty at McMurdo Station, as well as Kiwis from New Zealand's nearby research station, Scott Base.
A potential first marathon in Antarctica took place near McMurdo Station in January 1995. The annual event is free and open to employees and grantees of the United States Antarctic Program, US Air Force personnel at McMurdo Station, as well as Kiwis from Scott Base.