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The Puffin Run

Name: The Puffin Run
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Vestmannaeyjar

location_city Vestmannaeyjar

flag Iceland

calendar_today 02 May, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Embark on a breathtaking coastal adventure at The Puffin Run on May 2, 2026. This unique 20km race unfolds on the remote and dramatic Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), offering an unparalleled journey through a landscape of volcanic cliffs, vast ocean views, and the charming backdrop of one of Iceland's most picturesque towns. More than just a run, it's an immersion into raw, untamed nature, where the cries of seabirds accompany your stride. Registration opens November 25, 2025—secure your spot for an unforgettable island running experience that truly earns its name.

Races Offered

The Puffin Run

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Type — Trail running

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122 days remaining

The Puffin Run team (4-runners)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Type — Trail running

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122 days remaining

The Puffin Run team (Duo)

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Type — Trail running

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122 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Vestmannaeyjar.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.1° / 7.9°

wb_sunny -2.8° / 2.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 30.7 /

water_drop 80.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.1° / 7.9°

wb_sunny -2.8° / 2.6°

air 30.7 km/h

water_drop 80.6%

About Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar is a town on the island of Heimaey. Heimaey is the largest of 15–18 islands in the Westman Islands archipelago, just off the south-west coast of Iceland's mainland. Vestmannaeyjar has a population of around 4,200.