Service

In the Reykjavík Marathon there are a total of 10 refreshment stations, located approximately every 4–5 kilometers. They offer Gatorade sports drink (at the front) and water (at the back). Marathon runners are also provided with bananas and oranges at every other refreshment station in the second half of the race. Click here to learn more about the locations of the hydration stations.

The bag drop and information centre, located in Hljómskálagarðurinn close to the starting area, is open from 7:30-15:00. Participants can leave their personal belongings in the storage. The belongings will be guarded but responsibility is not guaranteed for any valuables or money left in the storage area.

Portable toilets will be available at the start and finish areas, in Hljómskálagarður and on Fríkirkjuvegur. Portable toilets will also be placed along the course next to all refreshment stations, approximately every 4-5 kilometers. Disabled toilets will be located at the start and finish areas, at Eiðisgrandi and in Bryggjuhverfi. Click here to see a map with toilet locations.

The timing chip is built into the race bib. Mats will be located at the start/finish line where participants will run over. No race bib = no time. Each chip has a number in our database which is linked to an individual runner. Timing starts when a participant runs over the mat and finishes when he runs over it again when finishing the race. Chip time therefore gives an accurate time for the assigned runner regardless of his position at the start. Corsa handles the timing and results will be sent by email and live on corsa.is

Click here for further information about timing.

The route will be marked with yellow stripes on the ground and light neon green spray paint. Distances in kilometers will be marked with signs along the route. Around 300 volunteers are guiding the runners and keeping them safe when crossing the streets. Unfortunately, the route is not completely closed for car traffic so runners are kindly asked to be careful.

All participants will receive a participation medal. First three men, women and non-binary in all distances with competition ticket will get a medal, prize money and gifts from the race sponsors. Age group prizes will also be given for participants with competition ticket. See further information about prizes here.

We have pacers for 10K, half marathon and marathon to help runners achieve their desired time. The pacers are marked in colored vests and balloons.

Race marshals will provide assistance along the course and call for further help if needed. First aid will be available by Tryggvagata and at the finish area.

All runners who take part in Reykjavik Marathon are invited to take a dip in any of Reykjavik's geothermal baths and pools, either on race day or the day after. It is for free for runners that show their running bib at the swimming pool.  Click here for further information about the geothermal baths and pools in Reykjavik.

Marathon Foto is the offical photography partnet of the Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon and photographers from Marathon Foto will be there to capture the moment during the race. Runners can purchase their photos on my page before and after the race. All participants will receive an email with further information closer to the race.

Lost items will be brought to the information centre by Hljómskálagarður or by MR on race day. After the race, any lost items will be brought to the Reykjavik Sport Association Office at Engjavegur 6, 104 Reykjavik. Tel: +354-5353700.