You will be picked up at your accommodation in Reykjavík between 8:00 and 8:45.
Leaving Reykjavík with your guide heading to the Westfjords, passing small villages over mountains and passing along numerous fjords getting to know the landscape where you will spend the coming days. We will make a stop at Búðardalur and Hólmavík village on the way. The trip to Ísafjörður takes about 8 hrs so approx arrival time at your hotel in Ísafjörður is at around 17:00.

Check-in at the hotel followed by an introduction of the next days' programme.
Transfer to and from Bolungarvík for those doing the run this evening.

Possible events today:

19:40 Skálavík Bike (19 km, from Skálavík to Bolungarvík village)
20:00 Skálavík Run (12 km & 19 km from Skálavík to Bolungarvík village)

The Skálavík way is incredibly beautiful and sheep are to be seen everwhere along the way.
At 22:30 a prize ceremony is to be held in Bolungarvík village.

They day starts at 10:00 with a walk and a light hike in Ísafjörður village and the surrounding mountains. We will return to the hotel at 14:00 for free time/rest.

Possible events today:

16:00 Open-water swimming (sea): 500 m and 1500 m (Ísafjörður)
20:00 Arnarnes half marathon run (Súðavík to Ísafjörður)
21:00 Arnarnes 10 km run (Arnarnes to Ísafjörður)

Challenge yourself to a chilling open-water swim in the North Atlantic Ocean. The open water swimming competition starts by the shore next to the Maritime Museum in Ísafjörður. The sea temperature in July is usually around 7-9°C on average. It is allowed (and recommended) to wear a wetsuit, and most people do so, although there are usually a few tough nuts who brave the cold wearing just regular swimwear.

In the evening you can join a road run called the Arnarnes race under the midnight sun (half marathon or 10 km). The half marathon starts in the small town of Súðavík. The course takes you through the village and then you simply follow highway #61 along the coast, under the majestic mountains and through the oldest and shortest road tunnel in Iceland. You will run past nesting sites for Arctic terns, eider ducks and other bird species, and you might even see a seal or two if you are lucky. The run finishes is in downtown Ísafjörður. The 10 km run simply follows the last 10 km of the half-marathon course.

At 22:15 a prize award ceremony in Ísafjörður centre.

Today is the biker's day at The Runners' Festival and for those biking the morning starts with a transfer to Þingeyri village.
For non-bikers we offer a 3-hours bus tour with our guide to explore the neighbouring villages and make a visit to the Ósvör Maritime Museum to get an insight into the lives of sailors past. We continue to visit the charming fishing villages of Bolungarvík, Suðureyri, Flateyri and Þingeyri, which is the base for today's events.

Possible events today:

10:00 Vesturgatan mountain bike race: 55 km

This is a 55 km bike course and one of the most scenic ones you can find. It is, however, also very challenging. The Kaldbakur mountain pass is considered to be one of the most remarkable roads in Iceland. One part is carved directly out of the steep rocks, other parts follow the shore so closely that you have to be aware of the changing tides. Biking this route is a truly unique experience. You will enter a remote world of its own where abandoned farms and a lighthouse are the only remains of civilization.

Locals mass-produce waffels for participants and supporters alike. You can also choose to relax and take in the stunning nature and serenity in a yoga class.

Afternoon prize award ceremony in Þingeyri Sports Hall.