race the jet marathon wolf s fang, antarctica

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1 race the jet marathon wolf s fang, antarctica 2019

2 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

3 33 o S 18 o E Start point Cape Town, South Africa The city of Cape Town is synonymous with the world s most iconic sports events including the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon and the Cape Epic mountain bike race. We will host a safety briefing the day before your flight to 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.

4 Atlantic Ocean CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean WOLF S FANG Runway Weddell Sea Bellingshausen Sea Pacific Ocean GEOGRAPHIC SOUTH POLE FLIGHT Flight to Race Start: 5hrs Maximum athletes per rotation: 12 Aircraft: Gulfstream 550

5 TRAVEL South Africa to Antarctica Fly to Antarctica in the height of luxury. A spacious Gulfstream 550 delivers you to the start line rested and ready to race. We fly over thousands of icebergs and, as we cross over the Antarctic Circle, we pass into 24 hours of continuous sunshine. Destination: Wolf s Fang Runway All emissions associated with your Antarctic travel will be offset by White Desert s accredited carbon neutral programme.

6 Altitude 1129m (3,700ft) 70 o S 11 o E wolf s fang race conditions Temperature -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 Altitude 1129m Temperature -5º to -12º Wind 0 to 20knts #icarrymyown We support the #icarrymyown movement which encourages runners to minimise waste by carrying refillable water Distance containers at events. click to view landing on wolf s fang blue ice runway 42.2km (4x 10.5km loops) An effective layering system is imperative to ensure comfort for the race. For more information, please contact a member of the White Desert team. The running surface is compacted ice prepared by snow groomers, with no requirement for snowshoes or crampons. Snow running shoes are available from many of the top brands and will be more than adequate.

7 70 o S 11 o E MARATHON ROUTE HENRIKSEN NUNATAKS Timing and Tracking You will have a maximum of 5 hours to complete the route. Each runner will be issued with an individual tracking unit fitted with an SOS button should any emergencies arise. 3,5km Nutrition On the Jet A nutritious meal will be served 3 hours before landing 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. 2km 2km The feeding station will be fully stocked and you can expect protein/cereal bars, dateballs, savoury sandwiches, boiled potatoes, bananas, energy bars and chocolates. RACE HQ 3 WATER POINTS feeding station ROVING 4X4 SUPPORT START / FINISH We support the #icarrymyown movement which encourages runners to minimise waste by carrying refillable water containers. 3km RUNWAY At the finish line After crossing the finish line for the final time, runners 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.

8 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.

9 INCLUDED 1. Safety briefing in Cape Town. 2. Airport transfers for Antarctic flights. 3. Flights to and from Antarctica. 4. Meals on the jet. 5. On course nutrition and hydration. 6. Full medical and support team on the ice. 7. Payment by White Desert Ltd of a Carbon Tax for offsetting emissions created by all logistics associated with Antarctic travel. excluded 1. Commercial flights to and from Cape Town, South Africa. 2. Accommodation and meals whilst in Cape Town. 3. Polar clothing. (Note, these items can be purchased on your behalf by a member of the White Desert team.) 4. Comprehensive insurance cover. (White Desert staff can advise you as to the appropriate cover required.) 5. Additional expenses incurred in Cape Town 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

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