2026 - August 22nd

2027 - August 21st

There are four available distances in the Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon.
Note that some distances have age limits.
Marathon (42.2K) – age limit 18 years
Half marathon (21.1K) – age limit 15 years
10K timed race for 12 years and older
Fun run for the whole family - 3 km and with a shortcut

The online registration is open until race day. It is also possible to register at the EXPO. Be mindful that the registration fee goes up the closer it gets to the race and events can be sold out.

• Participation in the Reykjavik Marathon 2026
• Race number
• Timing chip
• On-course services
• Medal upon finishing the race
• One free admittance to the geothermal baths and pools in Reykjavik on race day or the day after
• Pacers
• Certified course according to AIMS measurement standards

The following additional items are included with the competition ticket:

• Application fee for FRÍ certification
• Registration and administrative fee for the FRÍ performance record
• Prizes for the first three runners in each distance and the first runner in each age category

All participants must pick up their race package at the EXPO, which is open on Thursday and Friday before the race. You can find the opening hours here. We do not send any race packets beforehand.

Yes, it is possible to do this on the website while online registration is open under My Pages. There is no fee to switch to a shorter distance and you only pay the difference if you move up to a longer distance.

No, the registration fee cannot be refunded or deferred to next year. See further information under entry fee.

Yes, you can do that on My Pages.

You can find your ticket on My Pages. To log in to My Pages, you need to use the email address that was used to register for the race. You can now add your ticket to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.

You click on this link here and use the email that you used to register for the race. You will receive an email where you can confirm and there you can access My Page.

In the final step of the registration process, you can enter a gift card or discount code in the appropriate field.

You can sign up to 10 people through the registration system, if you have a larger group or want to register your workplace you can contact us: [email protected]

You can find your ticket on My Pages. To log in to My Pages, you need to use the email address that was used to register for the race.

If more than one ticket is purchased, it is important to note that the person who buys the tickets is registered as the owner of all of them. All tickets will therefore appear under the email address used for the purchase. If someone else registered you for the race, your ticket may be registered under their email address. In that case, you will need to log in using that email address to view your registration, and you can transfer the registration to your own email address through My Pages.

Yes, you can register other participants.

If more than one ticket is purchased, it is important to note that the person who buys the tickets is registered as the owner of all of them. All tickets will therefore appear under the email address used for the purchase. If someone else registered you for the race, your ticket may be registered under their email address. In that case, you will need to log in using that email address to view your registration, and you can transfer the registration to your own email address through My Pages.

You can find the receipts under My Pages.

Yes, we offer corporate registrations. We strongly encourage companies to take part in the Reykjavík Marathon and run for a good cause. You can send an email to [email protected] to receive more information.

The race takes place early in the morning and continues until after noon. The longer distances start first, and the final start is for the fun run. You can view the race day schedule here!

The race starts outside the University of Iceland on Sæmundargata. All distances start at the same location and finish on Geirsgata.

Everyone is welcome to watch on race day, but only participants are allowed in the restricted area where the race starts and finishes. We strongly encourage people to come into town and cheer on their runners. Spectators are encouraged to explore the official cheering locations along the route

Participants in the marathon have 6 hours and 30 minutes to complete the race. Participants in the half marathon are asked to move onto the sidewalk on Sæbraut after 3 hours. Timing ends at 15:30, after which no runners will receive an official time.

Yes, there are pacers in the marathon, half marathon, and 10 km race for participants with both general and competition tickets. They run wearing colored vests with attached balloons. More information can be found here.

Yes, the Reykjavik Marathon has been a member of AIMS (Association of International Marathon and Distance Races) since 1984. Many international races, therefore, accept Reykjavik Marathon as a qualifier for their race. This only applies to participants with a competition ticket.

As you are registered as a participant in a longer distance, you therefore have a race number that also grants you entry to the Fun Run.

Please note: Those who do not have a race number will be removed from the course.

Photos from the race can be bought from Marathon Foto. You can do this through the online store during registration. If you did not purchase them at that time, you can arrange it through My Pages.

Photos will be available at a special "early bird" price before the race, but the price increases afterward.

You simply go to the website after the photo package has been purchased and type in your bib number or name to retrieve the photos.

Around 4,000 international runners take part in the Reykjavik Marathon every year. People from over 90 countries participate each year.

The marathon and the half marathon are one lap. Most of the race takes place on the city streets, although parts of the route are run on tracks, particularly the seaside and salmon river sections. The course record for the marathon is 2:17:06 and for the half marathon 1:04:09. Click here for more information.

The course of the Reykjavik Marathon is unique, and very scenic. The location is unbeatable, considering that many 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 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 and 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. The participants pass a number of famous buildings, including Höfði House, a Reykjavik City Council reception venue where US President Ronald Reagan and USSR General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev met for a summit in 1986.

The Reykjavik Marathon takes place in August and the average temperature for this time of the year is about 14,5°C or 58°F, which is ideal for running a marathon. Make sure to check out the local forecast and dress appropriately.

The race offers an atmosphere which is both relaxed and welcoming. Around 1,500 runners participate in the marathon and around 5,000 in the half marathon, making both races less crowded than is generally the case in larger events. Since the Reykjavik Marathon also includes 10K and Fun Run distances, it's also a family event. Although only around 200,000 people live in the larger Reykjavik area, large crowds gather in the streets to support the runners. However, parts of the course pass through uninhabited areas where there are few spectators, giving the runners a chance to enjoy Iceland's natural environment and the spectacular scenery.

Yes, the Reykjavik Culture Night (Menningarnótt) takes place in Reykjavik on the same day. The Reykjavik Culture Night is one of the most popular events in Iceland and is the city's greatest celebration. People from all around the country and from abroad travel to the capital to enjoy various cultural events. This is truly an art festival with all kinds of happenings all over town, be it theatre, music, fine arts, food or just fun. The long program of cultural events stretches right through the day. A myriad of art exhibitions, string quartets and theatre events rub shoulders with rock bands, graffiti artists and an air display in the run-up to the fireworks at 11 pm. The spectacular display heralded the official end of the celebrations, but as the heavens open, many thousands of people make their way to the bars and nightclubs to find out why Reykjavík thinks of itself as such a cool place to be.

There are direct flights to Iceland from over thirty cities around Europe, USA and Canada. There are some great tour operators around the world who can arrange a good trip for you to Iceland. Click here for more information about accommodations.

Here is a link to your perfect Reykjavík guide.

Hlaupastyrkur means Charity Run, where runners who are registered for the Reykjavik Marathon make their own charity profile and collect money donations for some local charity organization.

After you have registered for the Reykjavik Marathon, you can go onto Charities on My page and there you can make your charity page and choose your charity. You can also see information regarding each charity on hlaupastyrkur.

After you have made your own charity profile you can start sharing it on your social media. People can click on a link on your page to give donations.

You can change until you have received your first grant, after that it is not possible.

You can always update your charity page on My Page.

It is possible to change the running distance as long as slots are available in that distance category. ATTENTION: Limited number of slots are available for each distance category.