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Running Races in Reykjavik: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Reykjavik2 established annual road races in Reykjavik. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Reykjavik
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík Marathon | Marathon, Half marathon, 10K | August | Held on Culture Night; coastal paths and a very exposed second half. |
| Midnight Sun Run | 10K, 5K | June | Run late in the evening under continuous daylight around the Laugardalur area. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Reykjavik use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Reykjavik?
- Reykjavík Marathon (Marathon, Half marathon, 10K), normally held in August. Held on Culture Night; coastal paths and a very exposed second half.
- Are there 10K races in Reykjavik?
- Yes. Reykjavík Marathon (August), Midnight Sun Run (June).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.