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The Polar Race was a biennial race from Resolute, Nunavut in northern Canada to the Magnetic North Pole. Teams of two, three or four walk/ski 350 nautical miles (650 km) pulling their food and equipment on sleds. Although not unsupported, there were strict rules on the carrying of equipment, with only food, fuel and camera batteries permitted to be replenished at the three checkpoints along the route. This event should not be confused with the Polar Challenge, which was a different event taking a different route, and run by a different organisation. BackgroundIn 1996, polar adventurers Jock Wishart and David Hempleman-Adams organised The Ultimate Challenge, in which they chose 10 arctic novices from over 500 applicants and successfully led them to the Magnetic North Pole. On the same trip, they made the first scientific measurements by magnetometer and theodolite for many years to determine the exact location of the Magnetic North Pole: {{coord|78|35.7|N|104|11.9|W}}. This is the most recent certified position, although it has certainly moved since. Following the success of the 1996 expedition, which proved that novices could be trained and equipped for a Polar expedition, the two men established The Polar Race. As of May 2011, 5 races have been run with 60 out of 61 competitors successfully reaching the Pole. Race historyPolar Race 2003The first ever Polar Race was held in 2003, with four teams taking part. All four teams successfully reached the pole. The overall results were:
Teams included Special Forces soldiers, Richard Dunwoody (professional jockey), Steven East, Mike Krimholz, Jock Wishart. Extreme cold temperatures were recorded at minus 47 {{clarify|date=December 2016}} and a 4-day whiteout situation. Polar Race 2005The second Polar Race was held in 2005, with six teams taking part. All six teams successfully reached the pole, but with one competitor retiring early due to minor frostbite (which later healed fully). The overall results were:
Polar Race 2007The third Polar Race started on 9 April 2007. All six teams successfully reached the pole. The overall results were:
Polar Race 2009The fourth Polar Race started on 9 April 2009. All five teams successfully reached the pole. The overall results were:
Polar Race 2011The fifth Polar Race started on 9 April 2011. Both teams successfully reached the pole. The Internationals (Lee Swan, Ryan Malfara, Robert Platt) The Polar Slugs (Lucy Maizels, Rob MacAlister, Jo Winchcombe) External links
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