Description Even in the most ideal conditions, running 26.2 miles is tough. Some of the most daring runners choose to take on an even bigger challenge, which is running this distance in a marathon on the coldest and driest continent. Readers will learn what it's like to race in the Antarctica Marathon, from the bitter-cold temperatures to the often muddy, icy, and snowy course. Eye-catching photographs give readers a glimpse of some of the beautiful sights race participants get to see during this race of a lifetime.