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Reykjavik Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 3.8 
Spectators 3.1
Number of comments: 42 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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J. T. from Melbourne, Australia
(8/28/2012)
 "Excellent holiday marathon" (about: 2012)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 As others have said, this is a perfect marathon to combine with a holiday. Lots to do in Iceland and Reykjavik is a cute place for relaxing. The marathon course was mostly waterside and pretty. I would have liked more aid stations but the weather was unusually warm this year. The festival in the afternoon and evening was fantastic, even though it meant lots of walking between the venues. The waffles being sold from the cart in the flea market area were great recovery food. | |
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J. R. from Denver, Colorado
(8/23/2012)
 "Great Destination Marathon" (about: 2012)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 This is a great medium sized race in a great city in a great country. The Expo was well done and in close proximity to our hotel and bus lines. The course itself was relatively flat but very scenic on Reykjaviks streets and bike paths. Needed more water and portapotties, but overall well done on the same day as the national cultural day with concerts and fireworks. Would definitely do again!!! :) | |
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K. B. from Espergarde, Denmark
(8/25/2011)
"Great Marathon" (about: 2011)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Reykjavik Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I'm doing this marathon for the second time and it is going to be a yearly event for me, as is the Firenze marathon. The support from the people in Reykjavik is worth the 42km. I meet only smiling people. And the surroundings is something very special. Thank you Reykjavik. 'Organization' would be 5 if there had been some more refreshments in the finishing area. | |
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Robin Grover from Alexandria, VA, USA
(8/29/2010)
"A small field of runners on a beautiful course." (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Overall, well worth doing at least once: very scenic and not crowded. I did the Reykjavik Half (run at the same time on the same course) last year, which splits off at Mile 12. The difference with the full was that the latter was fairly hilly between Miles 12 and 17 and there was a small off-road stretch around Mile 13. There was a fair amount of running on a bikepath, where it got crowded and difficult to pass between Miles 8 and 10. There was also some on-road running with car traffic, especially later in the race, although this was generally well-handled. Great race weather, although the wind by the ocean segment at Mile 22 or so was overpowering. Good support levels from individual Icelanders, but not big crowds, except at the finish. The end funnel was well organized, and had very nice people. The expo had about six or seven exhibitors and the volunteers there were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The field consisted of about 10,000 (565 finished the marathon, about 1,400 in the half, and the remainder in the 10K and other shorter races). Overall, about 1,000 from outside Iceland ran, including myself. As far as race energy food goes, the jelly beans were of no help whatsoever, but as usual, "GU" was - although the punch in the stomach is always horrendous. I've been told you have to take it solely with water, otherwise the gut punch will happen every time. | |
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Simon Cox from London
(8/24/2010)
 "A well organised scenic marathon" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Most of the race is around the Reykjavik coastline, which makes for some stunning scenery. It's a fairly low-key event (about 560 marathon runners) but it's well organized. My only criticism is that the people of Reykjavik don't really come out and support the event in any numbers. | |
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Thijs Peters from Haarlem, The Netherlands
(2/7/2010)
"Nice small but well organized event" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 It was my first full marathon and a good choice. The course wasn't too difficult and relatively flat. There were mountains, but only to look at in the distance. What I really liked was that the marathon is small but really international. I did chat a lot with fellow runners from Ireland, Scotland, the US and Germany. Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, so it is a perfect marathon to combine with a holiday. | |
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M. K. from New York, NY
(9/12/2009)
"Awesome low-key marathon" (about: 2009)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 After running two NYC ING Marathons, I was ready for something completely different, and Reykjavik was the perfect choice. It had a relatively easy course with beautiful scenery. I definitely could have used a couple more bathrooms along the way, and some refreshments at the end would have been nice, but overall it was a wonderful experience. I also must thank Peter Roseman, from Stamford, CT, for keeping my spirits up during the last half of the race! | |
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Peter Roseman from Connecticut, USA
(8/26/2009)
"Very good, no-frills, overseas marathon" (about: 2009)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This is a great marathon if you are looking for a no-frills marathon in an exotic location. The course is the highlight, as some of the views are spectacular. The organization could use some improvement; water stops were a bit under-prepared and there were sparse refreshments at the end of the race. If you like a race with strong spectator support, then this is not the race for you; however, the few fans who support the runners are enthusiastic. The weather is ideal and the course is flat, so the run itself is really enjoyable. I would definitely consider running this race again, as Iceland has so much to offer. And a special thanks to Melissa from NYC for running with me for the last 13.2 miles!!! | |
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Carl Stuart Graves from Salt Lake City, UT
(9/1/2008)
"Ocean Scenery!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Reykjavik Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I ran this marathon this year. The course was well marked and the route through Reykjavik, and the ocean scenery, make it one of my favorite marathon experiences. The race organization was good. The crowd support along the course was limited but enthusiastic. It is a good choice if you are looking for an international marathon in an exotic location. | |
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Andy Walker from Guernsey
(8/26/2008)
"cool northern run" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Reykjavik Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 My second go at this marathon. Good excuse for a holiday amidst the dramatic volcanic landscape of Iceland. Also, Culture Night is on the same day, which is a fun time. We hit poor weather this year, which was a shame as it dampened the spirits. The course runs partly through the city and partly along the coast, and it has a few drags in it, but there are good views over the sea in most bits. It is not totally closed to traffic, but drivers were no problem; they were patient and supportive. Small expo, but generous pasta party - and also, a free swim in one of the city`s geothermal pools is included in package. The race is getting bigger, and the organizers may have to start the half marathon after the full marathon soon (to avoided congestion, as there is no official corralling at race start). They could've had more food at the numerous water stations (cups, not bottles - be warned). And the medal a bit iffy this year. Bagels and bananas were a welcome sight at the finish area. The Icelandic people are really nice and this is a good summer run to enjoy. |
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