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Tórshavn Marathon
date TBC · Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
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Distances
6K · 11K · 21.1K · 42K
The Torshavn Marathon starts at Vágsbotn harbor in the world's smallest capital and runs along the Kaldbaksfjørður fjord to the village of the same name and back — a classic out-and-back, with the one real climb at kilometer 36 that runners themselves call "the monster." The official site openly warns that Faroese summer weather is fickle: one year runners peeled off layers in surprise heat, another they fought headwinds and fog. After the finish comes a free dinner of salmon, homemade cake, and beer — an event so local that a medal is handed to you personally by one of the organizers, not an anonymous volunteer.
Course records
Men
2:35:11
2022 · Raoul Jankowski
Women
3:09:16
2018 · Helena Javornik
Race-day weather
Early June in the Faroes averages 7-12°C, often windy and changeable; organizers themselves advise packing both shorts and a jacket — one year runners stripped layers from heat, another fought a strengthening headwind.
Starter pack 2024
- Bib with built-in chip
- Finisher medal with Thor's hammer (Mjölnir)
The technical shirt is a paid add-on at 250 DKK (~€33), not automatically included in the base pack.
Pacers & bib pickup
No pacers announced for this race.
Bib pickup
Perlan on Þórsgata (in some years — the square by the SMS shopping centre)
day before the race only
Usually Friday-Saturday; in one year, due to a general strike, a race-morning window was added for runners from outside Tórshavn — a one-off exception, not the norm.
Course map
Route not added yet
What’s nearby
Walking
Tinganes — The oldest district, seat of government since Viking times.
Tórshavn Cathedral and Vágsbotnur harbour — Right by the start and finish.
30 minutes
Kirkjubøur — Medieval ruins and one of Europe's oldest wooden houses.
Kaldbak — The marathon's turnaround village on the fjord.
2 hours
Saksun — A village with a tidal lagoon.
Gásadalur and Múlafossur waterfall — The famous waterfall plunging straight into the ocean from a cliff.
Dinner before the race
No established pre-race dinner tradition was found among runners; Toscana restaurant in central Tórshavn is mentioned in general guides and reservations reportedly are needed in advance.
After the finish
Water, cocoa, and a light bite right at the finish, followed by a free dinner for all finishers at "Reinsarí" — salmon, homemade cake, coffee, and beer or a soft drink from local sponsors.
Reviews
'John', British runner (report on the official site / AIMS Distance Running)2023
The race started fairly innocuously with a gentle 8km loop of the city before a steep ascent of the coastal road with a stunning view of the North Atlantic; perhaps not the easiest course to do for my first marathon, but I couldn't think of another one I'd rather have done.
Antonia (Petite Feet Runaway)2017
They said that this race was hilly and they were right — a real monster hill at 36km. And then, a beer and some fish soup, with cakes baked by local club members; well-organised and also brilliant fun, the clear choice for anyone's anniversary.
Registration status to be confirmed — check the organiser’s site
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