Road RunningWalking & HikingBoston Marathon Qualifier

Torshavn Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5.5 km to 42.2 km with up to 444 m D+ in Tórshavn (Streymoy, Faroe Islands)

LocationTórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe IslandsShow on map(62.0107° N, 6.7741° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +444 m

Torshavn Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Tórshavn, Streymoy, FO focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Island, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +444 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Walk) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10.5 km (10.5 km, +47 m D+), and Road Running 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (torshavnmarathon.com).

Official website
Torshavn Marathon in Tórshavn (Work: "Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Cirrus front over Austnesfjorden, Austvågøya, Lofoten, Norway, 2015 April" · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunIslandNature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+444 m8 m - 194 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m11 m - 51 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half Marathon (Walk)Walking & Hiking21.1 km+95 m14 m - 54 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10.5 kmRoad Running10.5 km+47 m17 m - 37 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5.5 kmRoad Running5.5 km+25 m20 m - 30 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+444 m D+
Elevation loss
-444 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 194 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
2.1 % / 3.8 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+444 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS62.0107° N, 6.7741° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 194 m above sea level (+444 m D+, -444 m D-)

Peak: 194 m·at 14.6 km·Ø 2.1 %
8 m70 m132 m194 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km194 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Torshavn Marathon take place?

Torshavn Marathon takes place in Tórshavn, Streymoy, FO (start area at coordinates 62.0107° N, 6.7741° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Torshavn Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +444 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (Walk) (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10.5 km (10.5 km, +47 m D+), and Road Running 5.5 km (5.5 km, +25 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Torshavn Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +444 m of elevation gain and -444 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 194 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 Torshavn Marathon?

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