The North Pole Summer Marathon took place recently, featuring 91 athletes from 22 countries who competed under harsh Arctic conditions. Participants faced temperatures around -8°C, running on shifting sea ice with limited visibility and biting winds. The event, considered the world's northernmost marathon, required runners to spend a week traveling by boat through icy waters to reach the starting point. Entry to the race involved paying tens of thousands of dollars. Notably, Belmont's Becca Pizzi set a new world record at the marathon. Concurrently, a rap festival near the Arctic Ocean entertained crowds under the midnight sun.