The Past:  Each year on the northern shore of Canada's Baffin Island, 720 Km (480 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, a group of runners gathers to challenge the treeless pass that links the Inuit village of Arctic Bay to the mining community of Nanisivik.  In 1998 we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Midnight Sun Marathon.  On April 1st, 1999, the new territory of Nunavut was created.  After 20 successful years in Nanisivik, the first official marathon in Canada's newest territory was held on July 2, 2000 with the races taking place from the Inuit hamlet of Arctic Bay.

The Present:  This new event takes place over a somewhat different route -- the dreaded "Crunch" has been replaced by an equally rugged and challenging climb and descent to the shores of Victor Bay and back.  The marathon is still one of the toughest in the world and the 84 Km Ultra is certain to satisfy those runners craving further punishment.

Be prepared for more of an "adventure" experience and group cooperative effort than in the past -- there is no room for wimps or whiners on this trip!!!