Masautsiaq Eipe, an athlete from Qaanaaq, won the men’s competition in the “Qaanaaq Ice Half Marathon Qiimmassarta, running in 2 hours and 32 minutes.
“QsM Qiimmassarta” was held for the first time and can be described as the northernmost half marathon event in the world.
Masautsiaq Eipe, an athlete from Qaanaaq, won the men’s competition in the “Qaanaaq Ice Half Marathon Qiimmassarta, running in 2 hours and 32 minutes.
“QsM Qiimmassarta” was held for the first time and can be described as the northernmost half marathon event in the world.
Niels-Jakob Skade, one of the participants and co-initiator of the event, was moved as the race drew to a close.
– When I made sure that the event was coming to an end, I was overwhelmed with emotions and cried with joy, said Niels-Jakob Skade to AG.
He added that the ice was safe throughout the route.
– It is very good to run on the ice because it is so firm and without snow, says Niels-Jakob Skade.
The idea came from Siku Cross, who held a marathon on the ice in Uummannaq last year.
Niels-Jakob states that the half marathon on the ice in Qaanaaq is not the last event.
– We expect that we will organize the race again next year, under less freezing temperatures, around mid-April, concludes Niels-Jakob Skade.
