In Photos: Runners Brave -50º Celsius Temperatures in Yakutia Marathon
Runners took part in one of the coldest marathons in the world, held at minus 50 degrees Celsius (minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit), in Russia’s republic of Sakha (Yakutia).
The two-day “Pole of Cold — Oymyakon” marathon was held over the weekend in Oymyakon, a village known as the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth.
The event attracted 50 local athletes and participants from 13 districts in Sakha and 16 other regions of Russia. They ran distances of 5, 10, 15, 21.1, 42.2 and 50 kilometers (3.1, 6.2, 9.3, 13.1, 26.2 and 31 miles).
Alexander Moyedo won the 50-kilometer race, finishing in 3:42:24.
The marathon was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, with many participants carrying portraits of their veteran relatives.
Some of the funds raised from the marathon will be used to support soldiers participating in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The two-day “Pole of Cold — Oymyakon” marathon was held over the weekend in Oymyakon, a village known as the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth.
The event attracted 50 local athletes and participants from 13 districts in Sakha and 16 other regions of Russia. They ran distances of 5, 10, 15, 21.1, 42.2 and 50 kilometers (3.1, 6.2, 9.3, 13.1, 26.2 and 31 miles).
Alexander Moyedo won the 50-kilometer race, finishing in 3:42:24.
The marathon was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, with many participants carrying portraits of their veteran relatives.
Some of the funds raised from the marathon will be used to support soldiers participating in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
A runner covered in frost. Their vest probably has pictures of their relatives who served in World War II.
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A runner crosses the finish line.
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Two runners on the course.
A participant receives food and a hot drink from spectators.
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A runner on the course.
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A finisher covered in frost.
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A runner on the course.
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A finisher receives a medal from Chyshaan.
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Runners on the course.
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Chyshaan and Khaarchaana with a runner. Chyshaan is the half-man half-bull lord of the cold in Yakutia. In the Sakha language, his name means “blood-chilling frost.” He is not Ded Moroz or Santa Claus. Khaarchaana is his granddaughter, and her name means “snow.”
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A finisher wrapped up in a winter coat.
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A finisher celebrates with Chyshaan and Khaarchaana.
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Chyshaan and his entourage at the finish line.
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