Race around the world

The race around the world is an annual event where you run 3 laps (equivalent to 2 miles)... during this race, you go through all 24 time zones and literally are running around the world. The fastest male and female who race return to McMurdo for another race. This years winners are Curtis (ran in15:14) and Rose (ran in 20:17)...they say it's not the cold that gets you while running - it's the elevation.

We had a weather webcam re-directed to 90 degrees South to record the POW/MIA ceremony as well as the race. The rules were quite easy - you could walk, run, ski, bike, snowmobile, etc... use any means to complete the laps. Some were quite inventive - some of the cargo and electrical people attached couches on sleds to haul people.




Laura and Mandi












Other snow mobilers





Some walked, ran, biked, skiied





















Ice Cube had a shower float












Bob with his Texas flag



Nicole and Chris












Rose - women's 1st place with 20:17





Curtis - men's 1st place with 15:14