March 2011 marks the start of the 5^th bi-annual international adventure race to the North Pole.

Teams of 2-4 highly trained, non professional athletes take part in one of the world’s toughest, gruelling, and most spectacular races. Tackling extreme weather, terrain, and wildlife, the teams race against each other for 4 weeks across the arctic.

The winning team, the first to reach the Magnetic North Pole, receive the prestigious  Blue Ice Trophy.

The Polar race is organised by well known and respected explorers, and multiple world record holders, David Hempleman-Adams and Jock Wishart.

The race offers huge opportunities for corporate sponsors including; international advertising, internal and external PR, local and national media exposure, and to leverage my experiences during and after the race within your organisation e.g. for motivational talks, and team effectiveness training.

• See how your company can become a sponsor.

Polar Race Facts

• A 350 mile race on skis to The Magnetic North Pole pulling 100Ib pulks.
• Competing in the High Arctic – a hostile, unfamiliar and unforgiving environment.
• Arguably the toughest and most extreme endurance challenge on earth.

About the Polar Race

The Polar Race, starts from Resolute Bay in Nunavut (the former North West Territories of Canada) and takes contestants 350 miles across the world’s most desolate terrain in -40C temperatures to the Magnetic North pole.

The Polar Race Route

Competitors are self sufficient for 4 weeks, dragging 50kg sledges on foot or by ski, containing tents, food, communication devices, cooking equipment and medical supplies.

Checkpoints re-supply competitors at three stages along the route, but they remain independent across the race; choosing their route and race strategy.

The total costs of the race are £22.5k.

These cover:

• Flights (Return flights to Ottawa, Resolute Bay; Single flight from North Pole)
• Communication Equipment (Iridium phone, Garmin GPS, Personal locator’s)
• Team Equipment (Tent, stove, fuel, medical kit, firearm)
• Food & Drink (35 days supplies)
• Individual Clothing & Equipment (Sled, harness, skis & poles, sleeping bag, boots, gloves, wind-suit, down jacket, goggles, sunglasses, thermal underwear)