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Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon

Name: Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon
Start: 2026-08-22
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Reykjavik, Capital Region

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Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland

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About the Event

Join the largest running celebration in Iceland at the Reykjavíkurmaraþon on August 22, 2026. This is more than a race; it's a city-wide festival of movement, offering four distances to welcome runners of all ages and abilities. The event has a profound heart, with participants raising millions for charity through the dedicated "Hlaupastyrkur" platform, turning every step into a force for good. Whether you're chasing a personal best or running your very first race with a personalized bib, you'll be part of a powerful, collective energy that takes over the streets of Reykjavik in a vibrant display of community and sport.

Races Offered

42K

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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08:30

21K

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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08:40

10K

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:40

3K fun run

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 3K

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12:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Reykjavik.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.9° / 13.6°

wb_sunny 5.0° / 10.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.0 /

water_drop 81.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.9° / 13.6°

wb_sunny 5.0° / 10.8°

air 12.0 km/h

water_drop 81.7%

About Reykjavik

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.