In the first Reykjavik Marathon in 1984 56 runners took part in the marathon distance. In 2013 there were 977 registered runners. 

Participants

The marathon distance is open for all men and women 18 years and older. The time limit is six hours. 

Registration

Registration should be done online here at marathon.is. It will also be possible to register at the EXPO but then the entry fee will be higher. Click here for further information about registration for the Reykjavik Marathon. 

The route

The course of the Reykjavik Marathon is unique, and very scenic. The marathon is one lap (except for the last part, as it goes nearly the same route as in the beginning of the race). The race starts and finishes downtown within sight of the pond and the city hall. The location is unbeatable, considering that a large number of hotels are within 5 to 10 minutes walking distance from the start of the race.

The first part of the course runs through a residential area where many of the inhabitants come out of their houses to cheer the runners on. This is followed by a section where the runners pass along the seaside and have excellent views of the ocean, but also of the mountains surrounding Reykjavik, including Esjan and the Snæfellsjökull glacier. Participants in the marathon also run through the Elliðaárdal valley, the location of one of the country’s more popular salmon-fishing rivers, a small waterfall, and some woodland. In the last part of the race, the participants pass a number of famous buildings, including Höfdi House, a Reykjavik City Council reception venue where US President Ronald Reagan and USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev met for a summit in 1986.

Most of the race takes place on the streets of the city, although parts of the route are run on tracks, particularly the seaside and salmon river sections.

These are the streets and tracks runners run through: 
Lækjargata, Fríkirkjuvegur, Skothúsvegur, Suðurgata, Lynghagi, Ægisíða, Nesvegur, Suðurströnd, Lindarbraut, Norðurströnd, Eiðsgrandi, Ánanaust, Mýrargata, Geirsgata, Kalkofnsvegur, Sæbraut, track by Klettagarðar, Skarfagarðar, Korngarðar, Klettagarðar, Sundagarðar, Vatnagarðar, Sægarðar, Sæbraut, Kringlumýrarbraut, track along Suðurlandsbraut, parking lot/track (earlier Holtavegur) by Engjavegur, Engjavegur, Múlavegur, track around Fjölskyldu- og húsdýragarður (the zoo), Engjavegur, track along Suðurlandsbraut, footbridge over Miklabraut, track under Reykjanesbraut, footbridge over Elliðaá (river), track along the river, again track under Reykanesbraut and to the Fossvogsdalur in west, footbridge over kringlumýrarbraut, track by Fossvogskirkjugarður (cemetery), the beach in Nauthólsvík, Reykjavíkurflugvöllur, along and into Ægisíða, Nesvegur, Suðurströnd, into a track around Bakkatjörn, by Grótta, track along Norðurströnd, Eiðsgrandi og Ánanaust, Mýrargata, Geirsgata and Lækjargata.

The course is measured by certified AIMS measurer and accredited by the Icelandic Athletic Federation.

Click here for a map.

Refreshment stations

Refreshment stations will be located every 5 KM. Powerade and water will be provided and bananas on the second half of the route. Runners in the full marathon can leave a refreshment at the EXPO. It will be brought to the 21 km and/or the 30 km drinking station. Be sure to mark your refreshments very well. At the refreshment station by the finish line marathon runners can also have pretzels. The locations of the stations are marked on the route map.

Timing

Timing is done by a MyLaps/ChampionChip electronic timing. Each participant gets a chip that is linked to his/her name and number. This data chip has to be securely fastened to the runners shoe to give correct results. Click here for further information about timing.

Prizes

All the runners that finish the race will receive a medal. The top three runners in the marathon will receive special awards as well as money prize. See further information here.

Age groups

The first runner in each age group will get a special prize. See further information here.

Send us an e-mail to marathon@marathon.is if you need further information about the marathon.

 

 

Program

The 2014 Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon will take place on August 23rd. The event will be the 31st Reykjavik Marathon.

The following timetable is subject to change.

Timetable in Lækjargata on August 23rd 2014

08:40 Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay
09:35 10 km
12:15 Fun Run, 3 km
14:40 End of race timing

The time limit for the marathon and the relay race is six hours.

Reykjavik Marathon will start and finish in Lækjargata located in the center of Reykjavik. Press here to see Lækjargata on a map and here how to get there by bus.

The information center will be in a building behind the big white school building by the start/finish (see photo below). To get to the information center it is best to go on the left of the school building. It is open on race day from 7:30 to 15:00.

The Lazy Town Run

The Lazy Town Run for children takes place in Hljomskalagardur, a beautiful garden in the center of Reykjavik by the Pond.

Hljomskalagardur – location on map
Bus to Hljomskalagardur – information site

 

Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon