Everything about running in Iceland, in English. Races and events, running routes, running groups and and a whole lot more about running in Iceland.

Classic routes in Kópavogur
Kopavogur is home to the ‘stairway to heaven” and other challenging hills. It is also full of great running paths. Kopavogur (literally “Seal pup bay”)

Hamar Trail Series
A trip to the country, the first trail race of spring and a never ending hill climb. The running club Skokkhópur Hamars in Hveragerði organizes

Spring is near and so is the Reykjavik Spring Marathon
When: Saturday April 23rd 2016 Where: Elliðaárdalur valley in Reykjavik Distance: 21.1 km and 42.2 km The race The Reykjavik Spring Marathon is a

3 short routes, coffee and the hot tub
Sometimes, you just want to have fun. We all love running, but every run doesn’t have to be 10 or 20 kilometers. There are days

The Pentecost Trail Race
Does a trail run in Iceland in a beautiful landscape with panoramic view over lava fields interest you? If so, check out the Pentecost Trail

UTMB qualifying races in Iceland
Iceland hosts three trail races where runners can earn points to qualify for the famous Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). These trail races take place in

The Holy Mountain
Helgafell mountain (“Holy Mountain”) is visible from many places in and around Reykjavik and it is one of the most accessible and popular short hikes

How to enjoy Iceland on the run
Beautiful scenery, great running paths and a climate that‘s perfect for running with plenty of clean and fresh air. There is everything to like about

A Running holiday in Iceland
Are you planning an active vacation? Iceland is a natural amusement park and the perfect place to go to on a running holiday. More and