North Pole Marathon competitors will be flown by private jet from Spitsbergen (Norway) to a North Pole camp on the day prior to the race. They can expect temperatures of –20C to –30C and must wear three layers of clothing to contend with the frigid conditions. They have the opportunity to both run the marathon and stand at the precise Geographic North Pole during the course of the trip.

The first part of a supreme challenge which Nick is taking on this year.

Nick finished 12th out of 43.