Race Date: August 12, 2023
Race Time: 7:30 AM. The Marathon and Half-Marathon will start together, Quarter Marathon to start shortly after.
Course: The Iceland Volcano Marathon is run on a variety of surfaces, including asphalt, soft volcanic sand, volcanic rock, gravel, and dirt. Although the race can be run in normal running shoes, trail running shoes are recommended if one is hoping for top placement. You can view a course map here and the elevation chart here.
Entry Fee:
Marathon – $310 USD
Half-Marathon – $310 USD
Quarter Marathon - $185 USD
Weather: The Icelandic late-summer is not known to be warm. Expect temperatures between 41-51 degrees F (5-11 degrees Celsius). If we are lucky, temperatures may rise to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Icelandic weather is notoriously fickle, and rain can be expected at any time.
Eligibility:
Marathon – 18 years +
Half-Marathon 16 years +
Quarter Marathon 8 years + (those under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult)
Time Limit:
Marathon – 7 hours (must finish by 2:00 PM). Five hour cut-off point at the 20 mile marker.
Half-Marathon – 7 hours (must finish by 2:00 PM)
Quarter Marathon (must finish by 2:00 PM)
Awards: Everyone who finishes their running event within the time limit will receive a Finisher Medal and Race short.
Difficulty: The course difficulty is challenging.
