It's still winter.
Despite a few days of slightly warmer weather, the cold is back. And that can often be accompanied by wind, rain or snow. Being dedicated, hardy people, many of us will push through the discomfort. What doesn't beat us, makes us stronger. But what happens if the weather goes to an unexpected extreme? Well, for some, it means embracing it, and getting out there and racing!
Here a few races we found that are ideal for these dedicated / borderline insane runners. If you're mad enough, check them out!
1. North Pole Marathon - 26.2 miles
Date & time : Tuesday 9th April, when weather permits
Location : North Pole Camp, Russia
Entry fee : Euro 15,000
URL : http://www.npmarathon.com
2. Hypothermic Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
Date & time : Sunday 17th February, 7:15 am
Location : Winnipeg, Manitoba, Cananda
Entry fee : $ 85
URL : http://www.hypothermichalf.com
3. Siberian Ice Marathon - 13.1 miles
Date & time : Sunday 6th January, 1:00 pm
Location : Omsk, Russia
Entry fee : 700 Rub
URL : http://www.runsim.ru/en/ice
4. 'Run with the Wind' Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
Date & time : Sunday 17th February, 10:15 am
Location : Strathaven, Scotland
Entry fee : £ 20
URL : https://www.entrycentral.com/StrathavenHalfMarathon
5. Brutal Run - 5k, 10k
Date & time : Saturday 26th January. 10:00 am
Location : Eelmore, England
Entry fee : £ 18
URL : http://brutalrun.co.uk/race/men-only/ & http://brutalrun.co.uk/race/women-only/