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Northern Lights Run

location_city Reykjavik

calendar_today 07 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Chase the magic of the Arctic winter at the Norðurljósahlaupið (Northern Lights Run) on February 7, 2026. This is more than a race; it's a luminous celebration under the Reykjavik sky, starting at 18:30 from the iconic Harpa Concert Hall. The evening begins with a vibrant warm-up in the beautifully decorated Reykjavik Art Museum, set to live music and shimmering lights. Then, take your mark for a stunning run through the city, where the twilight atmosphere is electric and the chance of witnessing the aurora borealis adds a touch of celestial wonder. It's the perfect fusion of fitness, art, and the enchanting Icelandic night.

Races Offered

5 km

Feb 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

18:00

5 km - Team

Feb 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

18:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Reykjavik.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -3.9° / 1.5°

wb_sunny -9.6° / -3.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.5 /

water_drop 80.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -3.9° / 1.5°

wb_sunny -9.6° / -3.6°

air 16.5 km/h

water_drop 80.5%

About Reykjavik

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Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located on the southern shore of the Faxaflói bay in southwest Iceland and has a latitude of 64°08′ N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. Reykjavík has a population of around 139,000 as of 2025, and the surrounding Capital Region has a population of around 249,000, constituting approximately 64% of Iceland's population.

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