- Reykjavik
Northern Light Run 2026
The Northern Lights Run is a 4-5K long fun run or a walk-through downtown Reykjavik where runners will see the city in a new and colourful light. Ditch your inhibitions and go all out in the illuminated streets of Reykjavík.
All participants get their very own illuminating merchandise to use during the event, making you a part of the entire show from start to finish. This event is part of the Reykjavík Winter Lights Festival.
Registration
The registration is available now and you can choose an individual package or a family/friends package for 4 people. Note that children 8 years and younger do not need to be registered, but no race package or bibs are included.
Friday, February 6, 2026
16:00 - Race Package pickup begins at the 66°North store in Kringlan
18:30 - Race Package pickup closes
Saturday, February 7, 2026
12:00 - Race Package pickup reopens at the 66°North store in Kringlan
16:30 - Race Package pickup ends
18:00 - The house opens - Reykjavík Art Museum (Hafnarhús) Additional merchandise can be purchased, and photos can be taken in the photobooth
18:30 - Warm-up begins
19:00 - The race starts outside the Reykjavík Art Museum. Note that there is no timing in the race as it is primarily for fun. The race ends at the same place in the Reykjavík Art Museum, and drinks from Ölgerðin are offered.
