The Northern Light Run

Road Running covering 5 km in Reykjavik, Iceland

LocationReykjavík, IcelandShow on map(64.1466° N, 21.9426° W)
Date & StatusFebruary 6, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +22 m

The Northern Light Run is an endurance sporting event in Reykjavík, IS focused on Road Running. Key features include Night Run, City Run.

The competition program features The Northern Light Run (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 6, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nordurljosahlaup.is).

The Northern Light Run in Reykjavík (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
The Northern Light RunRoad Running5 km+22 m146 m - 155 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

The Northern Light Run5 km
Distance
5 km
Elevation gain
+22 m D+
Elevation loss
-22 m D-
Altitude range
146 m - 155 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
5 km+22 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1234FS64.1466° N, 21.9426° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 146 m to 155 m above sea level (+22 m D+, -22 m D-)

Peak: 155 m·at 2.3 km·Ø 0.9 %
146 m149 m152 m155 m0 km1 km2 km3 km4 km5 km155 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Northern Light Run take place?

The Northern Light Run takes place in Reykjavík, IS (start area at coordinates 64.1466° N, 21.9426° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 6, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at The Northern Light Run?

The competition program features The Northern Light Run (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Northern Light Run?

The main competition (The Northern Light Run over 5 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +22 m of elevation gain and -22 m of elevation loss, ranging between 146 m and 155 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Northern Light Run?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (nordurljosahlaup.is).