Reykjavik 5K
Scenic city run through Reykjavik's vibrant streets and coastal paths.
Race Details
Race Distance
5K
5km
3ml
Race Official Name
Reykjavik Marathon 5K
Race Type
Road
Website
About the Reykjavik 5K
The Reykjavik 5K delivers volcanic drama with Nordic efficiency in a more accessible format. Runners navigate alongside geothermal features in the world's northernmost capital. August's moderate summer creates unique racing conditions as participants experience both modern Icelandic architecture and otherworldly landscapes. The moderately challenging course features exposure to unpredictable Icelandic weather while providing continuous natural wonder. Icelandic spectators create an atmosphere of genuine Viking determination as participants flow through a city powered entirely by renewable energy. This dramatic race captures Reykjavik's distinctive character—geologically active yet humanly peaceful—offering a quintessential North Atlantic running experience that showcases Iceland's extraordinary natural setting without requiring extreme endurance.
Race Location
Reykjavik,
Iceland,
Europe
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