Ice Ultra

About the race

The Ice Ultra is a 230 km self-sufficient ultra marathon across the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland. The route is run over five stages in five days and covers snowfields, Arctic tundra and frozen lakes, including a marked 15 km frozen lake stage designated the Red Jersey stage. Runners carry all mandatory kit, food and medical supplies listed in the race kit list while the race team carries each runner’s sleeping bag. Checkpoints are placed at approximately 10 km intervals and each includes a small shelter, a qualified medic and drinking water.

Camps provide drinking water and boiling water for freeze-dried meals. GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and medical and support staff are included in the race logistics. Base camp is in Gällivare and the event finishes in Jokkmokk. Accommodation is in teepee tents and remote huts.

Daytime temperatures on the course can reach as low as -40°C and evening temperatures range between -10°C and -40°C; daylight hours are listed as eight. The event duration is seven days and places available are limited to 40. The entry fee covers transfers, storage and carriage of luggage during the race, a race T-shirt and finisher medal, digital photos, a celebratory meal, and a donation to a woodland project. Flights, extra accommodation, personal equipment and most food and drink are not included.

Entrants must have completed a marathon-length event within the 12 months before the race. Payment options include a full fee of £3,500 or four equal instalments with a non-refundable staged payment policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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