Russia World’s Coldest Marathon

A runner finishes in the International World’s coldest marathon at minus 53 degrees (-63.4 Fahrenheit) near Oymyakon, the republic of Sakha, also known as Yakutia, Russian Far East, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. Sixty five runners, including sportsmen from the United Arab Emirates, United States and Belarus, started the run at extremely low temperature in Oymyakon, Yakutia’s Pole of Cold. The international team of men and women ran full distance and half-marathon. (AP Photo/Ivan Nikiforov)
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Russia World's Coldest Marathon

Alex Potter
Alex Potter is a contributor and former editor at iRunFar. Following a nearly decade-long hiatus from running after college, she has found a new love in trail running. As a photojournalist, Alex has reported throughout the Middle East and East Africa for publications like 'National Geographic,' 'The New York Times,' and 'The Washington Post.'