Dec 27: Book your place on the Iceland Volcano Marathon

Something else coming up in 2021 is the first Icelandic Volcano Marathon.

Set near Lake Mývatn, at the divergent boundaries of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the Iceland Volcano Marathon route will be run directly in the North Volcanic Zone. It’s a hot bed of geothermal activity with geysers, hot springs, and lava rock – what’s more, the volcanic zone is still very much active.

With the massive Hverfjall crater as the focus of the route, runners will pass through soft, black volcanic sand as they run the rim of the crater, as well as pass through the ethereal lava fields known as Dimmuborgir, or "Dark Fortress," and under a wild natural arch. The route traverses single-track trail, plains of lava lock, and several minor volcano craters.  

Entry is in combination with a package offering one night in Reykjavík and four nights in Mývatn, Húsavík, or Laugar, giving you ample opportunity to explore this otherworldly landscape - visit Europe’s largest waterfall, hike through the castle-like lava formations of Dimmuborgir, and relax in an underground heated lagoon. Traveling to Mývatn is a bit like traveling back billions of years to the origins of Earth... see you there 24 July 2021!

One of several Marathons organised by this company.


Also an important day today as the Covid-19 vaccine has arrived in Iceland.


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