IR Cross Country Race

IR Cross Country race celebrated its 100th anniversary in style in Reykjavik 2015. More than twice as many took part in the race than the previous year.

Conditions were above average for the time of the season.  A bit cold but not too windy and the sun was shining.

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The course was changed and the new course is absolutely fantastic. For the first time (at least as far as we can remember) we get to race on Laugavegur and Bankastræti, two of Reykjavik’s main shopping streets. The route also takes us past all the main monuments in Reykjavik’s center.

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The course starts with an uphill but from then on it is very flat and a lot more fun than the old course.

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A ship horn was blown when the first runner crossed each kilometer mark adding even more excitement to the race.

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After the race all participants were invited to a bbq at Harpa concert hall.

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