The Last Desert (Antarctica) and Antarctica Ultramarathon 2026 sets sail from Ushuaia, Argentina on 13 November, with up to six Stages on the White Continent from 16 to 20 November. Find out about the field – the stats, the facts and th ...

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The Antarctic Peninsula teems with resilient wildlife, from charismatic penguins to colossal whales, all adapted to its icy extremes. The Antarctic Peninsula, the northernmost stretch of mainland Antarctica, is a surprisingly rich haven for wildlife ...

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  Antarctica's whaling history began in the early 20th century, when industrial fleets hunted the Southern Ocean’s abundant baleen whales. Nations like Norway and Britain established floating factories and shore stations, driven by demand ...

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A Friendly Introduction to the City at the End of the World Before you sail south toward Antarctica, you’ll spend at least one night in Ushuaia—the world’s southernmost city and the jumping‑off point for your expedition. Though co ...

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  Below are some Quick Facts for several potential locations where the races may take place, highlighting wildlife, landmarks, history, and the unique character of each site. Most areas will be snow‑covered in November, though conditions can va ...

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A Short Story About Antarctica For centuries, and long before anyone saw it, Antarctica existed as in the imagination only as philosophers and cartographers speculated about the existence of a vast southern land that they called “Terra Austra ...

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Tucked between the snow-capped Martial Mountains and the icy waters of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia is the southernmost city on Earth and a gateway to some of Argentina’s most breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re drawn by the allure of ...

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Ushuaia’s history blends indigenous heritage, missionary settlement, and its role as a remote penal colony. Long before European arrival, the Yámana (or Yahgan) and Selk’nam (Ona) peoples inhabited the harsh landscapes of Tierra d ...

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  The Last Desert, held around the Antarctic Peninsula, is unlike any other RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon – or any other ultramarathon out there! While racers still race up to 250km / 155 miles in up to six Stages, each taking place in a ...

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  Including the first edition of The Last Desert in 2006, RacingThePlanet has visited the vast white desert of Antarctica nine times, with a eleventh expedition planned for 13 November 2026. In that period, Antarctica, long considered a stalwar ...

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  If you only have time for one book, you must read "Endurance." In addition, we have listed what we consider to be five of the best books on polar exploration in Antarctica. 1. ENDURANCE BY ALFRED LANSING Experience “one of the best ...

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  For the last few years, I’ve lived in Vaasa, Finland so I’ve become familiar with how to train when 4-6 months of the year are in winter conditions. This experience has informed how I would go about my training and preparation if ...

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  Rob James is from Wales and lives in Hong Kong. He started his RacingThePlanet journey at the Gobi March 2006 and most recently completed The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2024, 18 years after his first race and 14 years since the last time he com ...

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  Like a force of nature, Kristina Huffman of the United States has conquered the world's most grueling ultramarathons - blazing through the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2022, powering across the Gobi March (Mongolia) 2023, conquering the Namib Rac ...

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