About This Race
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Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.
Location
Practical Info
Nearest Airport
KEF - Keflavik International Airport
Accommodation
The race start is only 6.7 kilometers from Reykjavik city center, making downtown hotels easily accessible by taxi, bus, or even jogging as a warm-up.
Best For
road_runnersbeginner_runnersinternational_travelers
Notable Features
The course showcases Reykjavik's unique geological features, including 5,500-year-old lava formations and ancient hills that were once islands after the last ice age. Runners enjoy ocean views with potential glimpses of the Snæfellsjökull stratovolcano glacier and pass the geothermally heated sand beach at Nauthóll. The intimate, grassroots atmosphere provides an authentic taste of Iceland's running culture.