Book Your Reykjavik Half Marathon Travel Packages
Travelling Fit is excited to offer this unique event as part of an overall amazing experience in Iceland.
Note that there are two different packages on offer, the first package option provides accommodation at the 4* Apotek Hotel and the second option at the 3.5 * Grandi by Center Hotel. Both Hotels are located in the heart of Reykjavik and within easy walking distance to the start & finish line. The 7 Day / 6 Night package offers so much including a meet and greet dinner, a tour of Reykjavik City, a visit to the stunning South Coast and Glacial Lagoon, group lunches, dinners, gatherings and of course the Reykjavik Marathon.
Travelling Fit are also offering 2 amazing optional tours to include the Golden Circle, combining both natural and historical wonders, and the Blue Lagoon where you can relax in the pleasantly warm mineral-rich geothermal waters after the marathon.
Travelling Fit is a member of AFTA (Australian Federation of Travel Agents) and is ATAS accredited, giving you the confidence to book with a reputable Tour Operator.
- Packages Include
- Guaranteed Race Entry (Runners Only)
- 6 Nights Accommodation
Check in: Tue 20 Aug – Check out: Mon 26 Aug 2024 - Buffet Breakfast daily
- Reykjavik City Sightseeing Tour including lunch and Local Guide (Wed)
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Welcome Meet and Greet Dinner (Wed)
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Full day South Coast Tour with extension to Glacier Lagoon including Lunch and local guide (Thu)
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Pre-Race Day Dinner (Fri)
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Supporters will be looked after on race day
exclusive to Travelling Fit supporters - Informal get together post-race (own expense)
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Personalised Travelling Fit Running Top
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Invite to Travelling Fit’s Reykjavik Marathon Closed Facebook Group
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Travelling Fit Representative on site available for questions
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Service Charges and Taxes including VAT
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The Reykjavik Half Marathon Course
The marathon and the half marathon follow the same route for the first 16 kms but split up after that, the half-marathon runners head back downtown but the marathon course keeps on going in a circle, mainly along the seaside around Reykjavik. It is a little bit hilly but not overly so.
The course is very scenic and beautiful and it takes you past many of Reykjavik’s main sights. Highlights include: Harpa Concert Hall, Sólfar (the Sun Voyager) by the seaside, Höfði where Reagan and Gorbachev made a step in ending the Cold War, Grótta lighthouse and the Government Offices in Lækjargata.
Reykjavik and surrounding areas only have about 200.000 inhabitants so the crowds are not huge however the support is fairly strong when running through residential areas. The spectators are very enthusiastic and there is also entertainment along the course.
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Reykjavik Half Marathon Race Info
Entry Fees
Entry is included in the Half-Marathon package
Qualifying Times
There are no qualifying times for the Reykjavik Half Marathon
Start Time
The Half Marathon starts at 8:40am
Cut-Off Times
There is a 6 hour 30 minute cut-off for the Reykjavik Half Marathon
Race Timing
Timing for each participant is done with a chip.
This data chip has to be securely fastened to one of the participant’s shoes using their shoelace.
If a participant does not have a chip fastened to their shoe it is not possible to measure their time.
Race Packets
Race Packs include race bib, timing chip, official handbook, t-shirt, free entry to the geothermal baths post-race day and plastic bag to place your belongings on race day.
For everyone booked on a Travelling Fit package, your race pack will be personally delivered to your hotel for pick up.
Pace Setters
There are pace makers in all timed distances. The pace makers will run in bright coloured vests with balloons fastened on them.
Information about the pace makers speed will be available one week before the race.
Aid Stations
Refreshment stations are situated approximately every 4-5 km.
Gatorade and water will be provided (and bananas and oranges to the marathon runners on every other station in the second half of the route).
The exact location of the refreshment stations are 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K, 25K, 30K, 35K, 39K
Personal Refreshments and Clothing
Competitors can leave their personal belongings at the information centre in Menntaskólinn í Reykjaví (big white school building). The information centre is located by the start/finishing area.
This area will be opened from 7am to 3pm on race day.
The belongings will be guarded but responsibility is not guaranteed for any valuables or money left in the storage area.
TRANSPORT
Both hotels offered on the Travelling Fit marathon package are within a few minutes’ walk to the start/finish area.
Expo
NOTE: For everyone booked on a Travelling Fit package, your race pack will be personally delivered to your hotel for pick up.
Alternatively, race pack with bib number, chip for timing, t-shirt etc. can be picked up in Laugardalshöll Sports Hall, Engjavegur 8, Reykjavik.
Opening hours (to be confirmed)
Thursday 22 August 15:00-20:00
Friday 23 August 14:00-19:00
Various exhibitors will present health related business and products and it will also be possible to buy some Reykjavik Marathon official clothing at the EXPO.
Please use entrance A when you come to the EXPO.
Note that bib pick-up on race day is NOT recommended
Finishes T-Shirts, Medals and Certificates
A Medal for all Finishes and Special prizes for winners.
Weather Conditions
The Reykjavik Half Marathon takes place in August and the average temperature for this time of the year is about 14,5°C or 58°F, which is ideal for running a marathon.
