The Reykjavík Marathon, held every August in Reykjavík, is one of the most scenic and unique marathons in the world. The course takes runners through colorful city streets and along the North Atlantic coastline, offering stunning views of mountains, the ocean, and Iceland’s dramatic landscapes.
With cool temperatures typically ranging between 10–15°C, it provides ideal conditions for distance running. The event also coincides with Reykjavík Culture Night, adding a festive and vibrant atmosphere to race weekend.
Offering marathon, half marathon, 10K, and fun run categories, it attracts both international runners and locals. More than just a race, the Reykjavík Marathon is a beautiful blend of sport, culture, and travel adventure.
✅ 4-Night Stay at modern boutique-style hotel
✅ Daily Breakfast
✅ Guaranteed Race Entry
✅ On-ground guidance and support by Explor42 team
✅ Group Activities like meetups, Shakeout Run & Race-day support
✅ Nomad eSim
✅ Athlos Classic T-Shirt
❌ International or Domestic flights
❌ Visa
❌ Lunch & Dinner on all days (available at hotel)
❌ Golden Circle day tour, any other optional tours and Activities
❌ Personal Expenses and Shopping
❌ Travel and Medical Insurance
❌ Spa services and Massage treatments
❌ Alcoholic Beverages
Old Town is a modern, no-nonsense guesthouse set in one of Reykjavík’s most iconic buildings. Built by the Salvation Army in 1916 and nicknamed Kastalinn (“The Castle”) by locals, it’s stood tall in the city’s old town for nearly a century. Its not about luxury but location, simplicity, and the kind of charm you can’t fake. With private rooms, shared bathrooms, no bunk-beds, self check-in, and optional breakfast, it gives you everything a runner needs - and nothing you don’t. Some of the rooms even have a view of Hallgrímskirkja. Most importantly, every room has the city right outside the door.
Touch down in Iceland and check into your centrally located hotel. In the evening, a welcome briefing with the Explor42 team sets the stage for your adventure.
A Golden Circle day tour is a popular 8–10 hour trip from Reykjavik, featuring Iceland’s few most iconic sights: Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, Gullfoss Waterfall and the Kerið Volcanic Crater
Enjoy a light morning jog and mobility session. Relax at local cafes, Visit the expo and collect the race kit, attend the pre-race briefing, and prepare mentally for race day.
Enjoy an early breakfast, transfer to the start area, then run through Iceland's beautiful landmarks. Celebrate your achievement and recover with your running crew after the race.
Enjoy a final breakfast, with optional shopping or sightseeing before your airport transfer or the next adventure in Iceland. Depart with incredible memories - and your hard-earned finisher’s medal.
This document sets out the terms and conditions governing the agreement between you (the “Participant”) and Xplor Miles Sports Event Marketing LLC, a company incorporated in the United Arab Emirates, operating under the brand name explor42 (the “Company”), in relation to the sports event tour package (the “Tour”).
By booking and making payment for the Tour, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms & Conditions.
The Tour package includes a confirmed race entry (marathon bib) or event ticket for the specified event, along with other services such as accommodation, transfers, logistics support, and on-ground assistance, as detailed in your confirmed tour itinerary.
The marathon bib or event ticket is a core and integral component of the Tour package.
A deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance payment must be made no later than 90 days prior to the Tour start date.
Bookings made within 90 days of the Tour start date require full payment at the time of booking.
All prices are quoted per person, unless otherwise stated.
Failure to make payments within the stipulated timelines may result in cancellation of the booking, with applicable cancellation charges.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email. Cancellation charges will apply based on the date the written request is received by the Company:
The cost of the marathon bib, event registration fees, and any related charges are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances.
These non-refundable amounts will be deducted from the total Tour cost before calculating any applicable refund.
Any additional non-recoverable costs incurred by the Company, including but not limited to non-refundable hotel bookings, flights, or third-party services, will also be forfeited.
The Participant acknowledges that participation in endurance sports events such as marathons is physically demanding and may involve inherent risks.
You confirm that you are medically fit to participate and accept full responsibility for your health, fitness, and medical condition. You are strongly advised to consult a qualified medical professional prior to participation.
By booking the Tour, you voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to injury, illness, accidents, weather conditions, traffic, course conditions, and interactions with other participants.
4.2 Indemnification
You agree to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless explor42, Xplor Miles Sports Event Marketing LLC, its directors, employees, agents, partners, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to injury, illness, disability, death, or loss suffered by you before, during, or after the event.
The Participant is solely responsible for obtaining and carrying all required travel documents, including a valid passport, visas, permits, and any mandatory health or vaccination certificates.
The Company shall not be held responsible or liable for failure to obtain appropriate travel documentation or for denial of entry, deportation, or visa rejection.
In the event of visa refusal or denial of entry for any reason, no refund will be provided, and the cancellation policy outlined in Section 3 will apply.
explor42 acts as a facilitator and agent for securing race entries and arranging travel-related services. The Company does not organize, manage, or control the marathon or sporting event itself.
If the event is cancelled, postponed, rescheduled, or materially altered by the official event organizers due to reasons beyond the Company’s control—including but not limited to weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, terrorism, political instability, or government restrictions—no refund will be provided for the marathon bib or any non-recoverable costs.
The Company will make reasonable efforts to recover refundable amounts from third-party suppliers; however, recovery is not guaranteed.
It is a mandatory condition of booking that the Participant obtains comprehensive travel and medical insurance covering marathon participation, trip cancellation, medical expenses, personal liability, and emergency repatriation.
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of the United Arab Emirates.
By completing your booking and making payment, you confirm your acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.
