This 6-day Iceland trail running tour blends genuine competition trail routes with rest days built around Iceland's iconic sights. Based in Reykjavík for the full week, we run Hengill's steam valleys and volcanic ridges, tackle a highland route through Kerlingarfjöll or the Mýrdal area, and finish with a scenic run through Heiðmörk Nature Reserve. Distances flex each day, with shorter and longer options so runners of different levels can choose their challenge. Golden Circle and South Coast sightseeing fill the recovery days in between, and the week wraps up with a soak in the Sky Lagoon before departure.
In Reykjavík, we’ll meet our guide and the rest of the group for the first time. After settling into our hotel, we spend the afternoon exploring Reykjavík at an easy pace, getting a feel for the capital before the running begins. The evening brings everyone together to swap stories, compare gear, and get ready for the week ahead.
Accommodation: Arctic Comfort Hotel, Reykjavík
We lace up for our first real test, a run through Hengill’s steam valleys and volcanic ridges, one of Iceland’s most iconic trail routes. Runners choose the shorter or longer distance depending on how much ground they want to cover. Geothermal vents hiss along the trail, and the terrain shifts constantly underfoot. We finish the day soaking in the Laugarvatn Fontana geothermal baths, letting the heat work into tired legs before heading back to Reykjavík.
Meals: Breakfast
Running: 12 km (7.5 mi) or 25 km (15.5 mi)
Accommodation: Arctic Comfort Hotel, Reykjavík
Today is a recovery day, and we trade running shoes for sightseeing along Iceland’s classic Golden Circle. We walk through Þingvellir National Park, watch Geysir erupt on schedule, and stand before the thundering wall of Gullfoss. A stop at Kerið volcanic crater and the geothermal greenhouses of Friðheimar round out the day before we head back to Reykjavík to rest up for tomorrow’s run.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Arctic Comfort Hotel, Reykjavík
We head into the highlands for our second running challenge, tackling a route through Kerlingarfjöll’s geothermal terrain or the Mýrdal area, depending on conditions. Weather plays a role in deciding the exact course, adding an element of adventure to the day. Expect panoramic highland views, colorful volcanic rock, and a proper test of endurance across raw Icelandic terrain.
Meals: Breakfast
Running: 12 km (7.5 mi) or 22 km (13.7 mi)
Accommodation: Arctic Comfort Hotel, Reykjavík
Today we recharge along Iceland’s legendary South Coast, taking in Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the black sands of Reynisfjara, and the glacier tongue at Sólheimajökull, finishing near the village of Vík. It’s a day for sightseeing rather than running, with plenty of stops to take in some of Iceland’s most photographed scenery before we head back to Reykjavík for a relaxed evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Arctic Comfort Hotel, Reykjavík
We lace up one final time for a scenic run through Heiðmörk Nature Reserve, Reykjavík’s green backyard wilderness, closing out the week on familiar, easy terrain. Afterward, we head to the Sky Lagoon to soak, stretch out, and reflect on six days of Icelandic trails before transferring to the airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Running: 12 km (7.5 mi)
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This Iceland trail running tour is designed for active people who enjoy outdoor adventures rather than seasoned ultra runners.
A basic level of fitness is required, with routes up to 25 km (15.5 mi) per day and a shorter option available on the two longest days.
Trails cross gravel, lava fields, and mountain paths, so some running or hiking experience helps, though nothing beyond that is necessary.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
An Iceland trail running tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Iceland trail running tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can leave a note at checkout if interested.
The starting point of your Iceland trail running tour is Reykjavik. To get there, most people fly into Keflavik International Airport (KEF). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Reykjavik.
You will meet your guide in the hotel in Reykjavik on Day 1.
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