North Pole Marathon 2011

05 Apr 2011 42 km
If you've run a marathon on dry land before, why not take the ultimate challenge in the only endurance race run entirely 'on' water - the frozen water of the Arctic ocean! 5th to 9th April 2011
Activity: Trail running
Place: North Pole, Greenland
Charity: Mencap
Date: 5 April 2011
Duration/distance: 42 km
Fees & sponsorship: £0 registration fee + TBA minimum sponsorship
Difficulty: Level 3
About Mencap
Mencap is the voice of learning disability. Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their family and carers. We work with people with a learning disability to change laws and services and challenge wrong ways of thinking about learning disability. We support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose. (Registered No: 222377)
Category: Disability - learning
Challenge details
5th to 9th April 2011, Enjoy a trip to the captivating North Pole and test your limits with the ultimate marathon. Please note: the dates mentioned above are an indication only - the exact dates for the 2011 event will not be finalised until mid 2010. Call us to let us know you wish to join Mencap's extreme team. You can also take one of Mencap's guaranteed places. You will then receive: fundraising support, training support, snow shoes and Mencap's extreme team branded outer shell before the race, other free or discounted health and fitness services and products and the benefit of being part of a team and invites to Mencap's extreme team get togethers. There is no minimum sponsorship target. You can raise as much as you want and we can offer you a 40% refund of any amount you raise to cover your entry costs. For further information contact us using the Request more information link below.

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