Reykjavik Marathon
Reykjavik Marathon is listed for August 22, 2026 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Listed distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K. Check registration status, official links, and the runner planning notes below, then confirm final details with the organizer.
About this race
Founded in 1984, this Islandsbanki-sponsored race is run every August on the same day as Reykjavik's Culture Night (Menningarnott), Iceland's biggest street festival; the 2026 edition falls on 22 August. From a start by the University of Iceland to a finish on Geirsgata, the course threads downtown streets and cool seaside paths with views of Mount Esja and Snaefellsjokull glacier, plus the green Ellidaardalur valley. Distances span a full marathon, half, 10K and a 3K family fun run.
Is this race a fit?
These notes are generated from listed Sunday Marathon race facts. They are meant for shortlisting and planning, not as a replacement for official organizer instructions.
- Date And Schedule
Reykjavik Marathon is currently listed for August 22, 2026, which makes the August planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Reykjavik, Iceland, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, loop course, certified course, Boston qualifier listing. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Key facts
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Location
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Start area
- Hlemmur Square — Hlemmur, 105 Reykjavík — confirm the exact start with the organizer
- Events
- Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
- Entry from
- ISK 12,900.00 — confirm on the official source
- Surface
- Road · Certified
- Certified course
- World Athletics
- Official source
- Registration page & official site
- Listing status
- Verified · updated Jul 24, 2026
Before you register
- 1Confirm the race-day schedule
Verify the August 22, 2026 start times, packet pickup (collecting your race bib) and corral (your assigned start group) instructions on the official source before booking travel.
- 2Pin the exact start area
Use Iceland as the planning region, then confirm the precise start, finish, parking and transport with the organizer.
- 3Pick your distance
Listed options are Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K. Check the source for current per-distance availability and limits.
- 4Review entry terms
Read entry rules, refund terms, participant limits and transfer rules before you pay.
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