University start, Geirsgata finish and a conflicting start-time listing
The organizer’s FAQ and official registration page both identify August 21, 2027. However, the registration timetable says the races start between 20:00 and 21:00 while also listing morning facilities and timing ending at 15:30. Those statements cannot form a coherent race-day schedule. Use the confirmed date, but wait for the corrected full-marathon start time.
The available route description combines city streets with seaside and salmon-river paths, passing through the Elliðaárdal valley and by Höfði House. Some sections have fewer spectators than the residential opening. Study the final course and prepare to maintain a sustainable rhythm through quieter stretches without depending on crowds for pacing.
The FAQ currently describes a 6.5-hour marathon allowance and Thursday or Friday expo collection. Several details still refer to participation in the 2026 edition, so confirm their 2027 applicability before booking arrival or calculating a cutoff. The start and finish are in different streets; plan the post-race journey independently of start access.
The registration system asks whether the result should enter the FRÍ competition database. That choice affects awards and the official result used for other race applications. Select the option that matches your purpose and read the receiving race’s qualification rules. This August event is separate from Reykjavík’s spring and autumn marathons organized by the Marathon Runners Association.
Confirmed race date
Islandsbanki Reykjavik Marathon: August 21, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.