Suzuki Midnight Sun Run

5K participants will run a circle around the valley Laugardalur, beginning and ending their race within the valley. By this time of year Laugardalur is in full bloom. Among other things runners will pass many sports facilities in Laugardalur including Laugardalshöll Sports Hall. Also the runners will pass Laugardalsvöllur, the National stadium of Iceland (soccer and athletics) as well as one of Reykjavik’s wonderful geothermal outdoor swimming pools, Laugardalslaug. The course mainly follows paths but also streets.

The 10K course starts just outside the Laugardalshöll sports hall in Laugardalur. Runners will make their way out of the beautiful valley Laugardalur following its streets. Then 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 run the famous salmon rivers Elliðaár which the valley is named after and runners will run along side. Although participants start the race on the streets the course mainly follows paths. The 10 km course is demanding, hilly and steep from km 3 to 5.

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 run the famous salmon rivers Elliðaár which the valley is named after and runners will run along side. Also in this beautiful valley runners will run along side 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.