Running in Reykjavik, Iceland

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12 Running Routes in Reykjavik

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Reykjavík er höfuðborg Íslands, fjölmennasta sveitarfélag landsins og eina borgin. Þannig er Reykjavík efnahagsleg, menningarleg og stjórnarfarsleg þungamiðja landsins. Í Reykjavík búa 146.221 manns Þar af er um fjórðungur innflytjendur, eða 35.000 íbúar.. Opinbert heiti sveitarfélagsins Reykjavíkur er Reykjavíkurborg.

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Weather and seasonal running guidance

Current weather…
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Best monthsYear-round, based on local weather and race calendar.
SeasonTypical weatherRunning guidance
All seasonsVaries by cityAdjust pace, hydration, and timing based on current weather.

Surface mix: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety tip: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Running events and festivals

Marathons and races

  • Reykjavík Marathon — Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, usually August.
  • Midnight Sun Run — 10K, 5K, usually June.

Full Reykjavik race calendar

Route list

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
5.2 km10 m10 mPreview-
16.7 km57 m55 mPreview-
2.0 km14 m14 mPreview-
24.9 km123 m124 mPreview-
2.6 km3 m5 mPreview-
5.2 km32 m32 mPreview-
16.2 km10 m9 mPreview-
11.3 km9 m9 mPreview-
8.5 km15 m15 mPreview-
5.3 km7 m7 mPreview-

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