Are you a long distance runner? Have you run a 'city' marathon before, and now you are looking for a marathon with some added challenge and extra adventure? If so, check out these international marathons. Each one offers a unique challenge that sets it apart from a regular marathon, such as the high altitude of Tibet, the Arctic ice of Greenland, or running up and down over 5000 steps on the Great Wall of China.
Great Wall of China Marathon - May 16, 2009
Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km & 5 km run. The Great Wall Marathon is a tough, beautiful and definitely extraordinary experience. The 5164 steps of the Great Wall will put your physique to the test, and the breathtaking surroundings of Tianjin Province will compete with your tired muscles for attention. The Great Wall Marathon is the ideal way to combine an unusual running event with exploring one of the world’s most astonishing sights.
Big 5 Marathon - June 20, 2009
A challenging Full Marathon or Ultra Half Marathon, combined with a classic African Safari. The Big Five Marathon in South Africa is held among the wildlife of the African savannah. The race brings together long distance runners from all over the world in one of the most spectacular 'Big Five' game reserves in Africa. In these magnificent surroundings, one can combine exciting game drives on board custom-made Land Cruisers with one of the most challenging marathon routes on the Adventure Marathon circuit. The route goes right through the habitat of the most famous African game: Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. No fences, no rivers, nothing at all separates the runners from the African wildlife.
The Great Tibetan Marathon - July 18, 2009
Marathon, half marathon & 10 km. Running on the top of the world! The Tibetan Marathon & Half Marathon is a unique chance to sense and explore one of the world's most fascinating corners. Situated on the Tibetan plateau in the peaceful area of Ladakh, The Great Tibetan Marathon takes its participants through the vast Indus Valley and past ancient monasteries and majestic mountains, making everyone remember that they are much further than 42 kilometres from home.
The Polar Circle Marathon - October 24, 2009
The Coolest Marathon on Earth. Welcome to a tough, unique marathon in truly magnificent scenery. Greenland’s endless ice and snow make up the backdrop of this unusual race, in which runners pass glacier tongues, moraine landscapes and soundless, arctic desert. Most of the course is run on gravel road and smaller paths between moraine hills – except for the part that takes place on the 3 km thick Greenlandic ice cap, of course. October weather in Greenland is normally beautiful and not too cold. Sunshine is the order of the day, though the occasional light snowfall may occur. Expect temperatures of around -5ยบ C. The Polar Circle Marathon is the perfect way to combine a special running event with exploring one of the most remote and beautiful corners of the world
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