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The Polar Race was a biennial race from Resolute on Resolute Bay, Nunavut in northern Canada to the North Magnetic Pole. Teams of two, three or four walk/ski 350 nautical miles (650 km; 400 mi) pulling their food and equipment on sleds. Although not unsupported, there were strict rules on the carrying of equipment, with only food, fuel and camera batteries permitted to be replenished at the three checkpoints along the route.

This event should not be confused with the Polar Challenge, which was a different event taking a different route, and run by a different organisation.

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