World's Coolest Marathon this weekend (North Pole)

Bankers Endure North Pole Ice, Snow for Charity Marathon Run
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McGarry is among 50 runners who have paid 8,800 euros ($10,800) each to take part in the ``world's coolest marathon.'' Competitors, who include a 66-year-old grandmother, will navigate the 26.2 mile (42.2 kilometer) route across ocean ice and snow in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius (-40 Fahrenheit).

McGarry and his friends Chris Jonns, James Sams and marathon newcomer Gareth Hughes have so far raised $47,000 for cancer research. The four arrived in northern Norway yesterday and were scheduled to fly to a camp at the North Pole today. Sean Burch, who has climbed Mount Everest, won the previous edition two years ago in just over three hours, 43 minutes.


Athletics: World's Coolest Marathon to begin at North Pole


The North Pole Marathon, which is scheduled to take place on April 8th, will see a record field of 54 competitors from across the globe.

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