It was in the 2012 Suzuki Midnight Sun Run that the half marathon distance was first available to participants. The total number of registered participants for the 2012 Suzuki Midnight Sun Run was 1.990 and 159 of them registered for the new distance, the half marathon. Last few years about 7-800 runners take part in this distance. The half marathon distance is 21,1 km long.
Race maps will be updated closer to the race!
The course
The half marathon begins in the streets of the valley Laugardalur but after that the course mostly follows paths. Following Laugardalur participants run through a deep-rooted residential area before entering Elliðaárdalur. Elliðaárdalur valley is one of Reykjavik's most popular outdoor areas. Through the valley runs the famous salmon river Elliðaár which the valley is named after, and runners will run alongside. Also, in this beautiful valley runners will run alongside a riding trail. The course will take runners by lake Rauðavatn before they run through a golf course in the newly built residential area Grafarholt.
The course is measured by certified AIMS measurer.
The 21 km course is demanding, hilly and steep from km 3 to 12. Click here to view a map and an elevation map of the course.
Refreshment stations
In the Suzuki Midnight Sun Run, there are a total of four refreshment stations, located approximately every 5 km. At all stations, Gatorade and water will be available.
The first refreshment station is located near the dam in Elliðaárdalur, approximately 5 km into the race. This station serves participants in both the half marathon and the 10 km race. After about 10 km in the half marathon, there is a refreshment station at the Morgunblaðshöll building near Rauðavatn. At this station, bananas will also be available in addition to the aforementioned drinks.
In the harbor area near Gullinbrú, when half-marathon participants have run about 15 km, there is another refreshment station. Finally, a refreshment station is located at the finish line, where participants of all distances can quench their thirst.
See detailed location of the refreshment stations on the race map.
Participants
The half marathon distance is open for all runners 15 years and older. It is not recommended that inexperienced runners participate in this distance. The time limit for this distance is 3 hours.
Toilets
Participants in the Suzuki Midnight Sun Run can use the bathrooms at Laugardalshöll sports hall during bib-number pickup until 21:15. Temporary toilets are also available at the start and finish area behind the Ice skating Rink, in Elliðaárdalur Valley by the dam (after about 5K) and by the golf course in Grafarholt (after about 11K).
FAQ
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