Tórshavn Marathon

Breathtaking Hills and Amazing Scenery

A unique running experience through nature, along waterfalls, fjords, and the cosy atmosphere of the smallest capital in the world.

The Tórshavn Marathon course starts from the centre of Tórshavn, continuing around the city along the seaside, on nicely paved roads, and through peaceful city spaces.

After a scenic 8k around a large part of the city, the runners continue to the beautiful and scenic fjord of Kaldbak, offering both demanding hills and completely flat areas. This is the hilliest and literally most breathtaking part of the route.

Returning from the fjord, the runners continue through the city, taking in the authentic and cosy atmosphere of the diverse architecture and narrow streets of the old parts of Tórshavn.

Walking Half Marathon

In 2024, the course for the walking half marathon will be different. The course will be from the lovely village of Kaldbak – which is the marathon turning point – to Tórshavn city centre. The walkers will get to experience the wonderful and peaceful nature outside Tórshavn.

The walkers will start their walk at the same time as the runners. The walkers will walk towards and meet the marathon runners on the course.

Walkers will be driven by bus to the starting area in Kaldbak. More information on this will be provided later.

Course Features

• Combined course of hills and flat areas
• Experience both nature, scenic views, and the cosy atmosphere of a small city
• The course surface is entirely asphalt
• The courses are measured in accordance with AIMS regulations

Course Records

• Female: Helena Javornik (SL): 3:09:16, year 2018
• Male: Raul Jankowski (DE): 2:35:11, year 2022

New course records will be awarded with 3000 DKK, sponsored by Leif Mohr and LM Electric.

Race Timing

Your bib will have a chip for race timing. Your race time will be registered at regular intervals, and your family and friends can follow you from the finish line or from home on their smartphones.

Running Weather

The weather in the Faroe Islands during the summer period can be very challenging. When you arrive in Tórshavn for the Tórshavn Marathon, you must be prepared for a bit of everything.

The sun might be out and the temperatures warm, but it can also be raining and windy or just foggy and tranquil. You just don’t know until the start goes off. Be sure to pack long and short tights, singlets, long sleeve shirts, and a running jacket. Let mother nature decide the rest. Enter the race or read more about the event here.

You can follow this link for weather updates, bearing in mind that exact weather predictions in the Faroe Islands are very difficult.