Midnight Sun Half Marathon 2025

The Midnight run will take place of 19th of June 2025.

Ever felt like running in the magical Icelandic midnight sun? The Midnight Sun Half Marathon in Reykjavik will be held in June. After the race participants are invited to the geothermal outdoor swimming pool, Laugardalslaug, that also has to offer both hot tubs and a steam bath.

A great opportunity to take part in a fantastic event in Iceland – running a half marathon, 5K or 10K in the Midnight Sun and then relaxing at the Laugardalur Swimming pool after the race. All Iceland is offering a Midnight Half Marathon package for 3 nights. This tour has been featured in Women´s Running Magazine, who sent Tina Chantrey to run a midnight half at the summer solstice in Iceland last June and you can read her story.

Highlights

• Experience running in the Midnight Sun
• Variety of distances to run available
• Enjoy exploring Reykjavík and the surrounding countryside

Itinerary Suggestion

Day 1 - Welcome to Iceland
Departure from UK, arrival at Keflavik International Airport. Airport transfer to your accommodation in Reykjavík. Accommodation is located in Reykjavík, double/twin room in basic Bed and Breakfast or upgrade to 3 or 4 star hotel with breakfast. Enjoy the evening in Reykjavík.

Day 2 - Explore Reykjavík and Race Evening
Reykjavík is an exciting modern city with lots to see and do, or, if you want to relax, visit one of the many spas and swimming pools. We will send you plenty of suggestions of things to see and do in the city and surrounding countryside to make the most of your trip.

Race evening
The location of the Midnight Run is in Laugardalur, Reykjavik, by one of the city's wonderful geo-thermal outdoor swimming pool Laugardalslaug. Last year, runners from 48 countries took part in the event.

Start times
The race will start at 21:00. Each distance will be started separately. Exact start time for each distance will be announced closer to the race day. The runners will take a circle in the valley Laugardalur which is in full bloom by this time of year. The run starts and ends by the swimming pool Laugadalslaug. All participants are invited to the swimming pool, hot tubs and steam baths after the race. Rewards to the winners will be given out at the swimming pool.

Day 3 - Leisure Day
Iceland has spectacular scenery and much of this is only an hour or two from Reykjavík. We can send you some suggestions for day and half day excursions which we can arrange for you.

Day 4 - Departure to the UK
Departure from your hotel in Reykjavik, enjoy the city in the morning or take an optional visit to the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa if flight time allows.

Travel Dates: Flexible around the race day 19th of June 2025.

The price is from £765* per person based on 2 people sharing a double/twin room or 3 people in a triple room

Solo traveller supplement: from £165*

*Subject to availability

This Includes:
- Return flights from the UK, handluggage only, including taxes/fees
- Bus transfer to and from Keflavik airport
- 3 nights accommodation in Reykjavík in a basic hotel or bed & breakfast (option to upgrade to 3 or 4 star hotel)
- Entry fee, Midnight half Marathon, includes. Free admittance to the geothermal baths and pools in Laugardalslaug after the run, Gatorade drinks and water will be available at all refreshment stations, prizes and medal, timing, bib number and a rented chip for timing.
- Financial Protection (ATOL)

Not Included:
- Optional Excursions
- Travel Insurance
- Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"