The Expo is in the Laugardalshöll sports hall. The opening hours are Thursday 15.00-20.00 and Friday 14.00-19.00.
The course is generally flat with some inclines along the way
19 Aug 2021 - 23 Aug 2021
The Reykjavik Half Marathon has grown in popularity in recent years. The race starts and finishes in downtown Reykjavik, within sight of the Icelandic capital's town hall. The first part of the race runs through the residential areas of the city, after which the runners head towards the coast. Here the participants have a beautiful view of the ocean. In the last part of the race, the runners pass the famous sights of Reykjavik to reach the finish line. The marathon or 10 km distance is also an option here.
Loopreizen.nl offers a package that includes a guaranteed start ticket, flight and hotel. We also offer the possibility to travel along as a supporter. Do you want to give your best during your race in Reykjavik? Then take a look at our packages.
We make sure that everything is arranged down to the last detail during the stay in Reykjavik so that the athlete can focus 100% on the race. Besides, you will be part of a group of runners, where the atmosphere is always good.
The Expo is in the Laugardalshöll sports hall. The opening hours are Thursday 15.00-20.00 and Friday 14.00-19.00.
The course is generally flat with some inclines along the way
The map below shows the locations of the start & finish, our hotels of choice and the expo location. Underneath the map, there are two buttons which show the course and elevation maps of the event.
LegendThursday, 19 August 2021
You fly to Reykjavik on your own. You may fill in the first evening in beautiful Reykjavik as you wish. For example, you can choose to discover the culinary scene of Reykjavik, where there are more than 350(!) restaurants.
Friday, 20 August 2021
You will wake up in the 4-star hotel after which you can have a delicious breakfast with the included breakfast package. On this day, you will need to pick up your start ticket. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the various sights in the centre or suburbs of Reykjavik. You can choose from over 300 tours to visit the 43 sights and monuments.
Saturday, 21 August 2021
The day of the marathon, half marathon and 10 km! You can once again enjoy the breakfast package before getting ready to start. In the morning, the race begins that will take you past the most beautiful places in Reykjavik. There will be facilities at various places so that you lack nothing during the race!
Sunday, 22 August 2021
A well-deserved rest day that you can arrange yourself with a lazy day or an active day around the city. The organisation gives participants free access to the geothermal baths of Reykjavik on the day of the race and the day after the race. A nice opportunity to take a well-deserved rest after yesterday's performance!
Monday, 23 August 2021
The very last day of the trip. You go on your own to the airport for the return trip to Amsterdam. After this trip you will have a medal and a unique experience richer!
We do not offer transport for this arrangement by default. However, we do offer the option to book flights with us. Prices will vary if you choose to make use of our service.
The luxurious 4-star Grand Hotel Reykjavik has a great location for exploring the Icelandic capital. The spacious rooms at the Grand Hotel Reykjavik offer comfort and convenience. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with satellite TV and a private bathroom. In addition, you can make use of tea and coffee making facilities and a small fridge in the room. In addition to the comfortable rooms, you can make use of the services and recreational facilities of the hotel. For example, there is a fitness room and you can choose to relax in the sauna and spa of the hotel.
The expo, the city centre and the start/finish locations of the Reykjavik Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km are within walking distance of the hotel, or can be reached by public transport. The hotel even offers a free shuttle service to the centre of Reykjavik 3 times a day. During your stay, you can enjoy the breakfast buffet waiting for you in the morning. For a delicious dinner, you can visit the Grand Restaurant, where fresh Icelandic seafood is on the menu along with international dishes. There are also several dining options in the vicinity of the hotel.