The Puffin Run

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Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland
03 May, 2025 (Sat)
Event size: 1000 - 4999 participants

Trail running

20 km

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About the event

On the island of Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) just off the coast of Iceland, the 20km trail race is a one-of-a-kind event. Participants can choose to run the entire 20km course solo or join a team of two or four people and divide the distance between them. The course provides stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean as it winds along the coastline, mostly on wild trails close to the sea with a few stretches on roads with little to no traffic.

Races offered by this event

You have 11 weeks to prepare

The Puffin Run

03 May, 2025 (Sat)
Trail running

20 km

Solo
On site
Trail
Hilly
Single loop
Island
Nature
Ocean view
Scenic

The Puffin Run team

03 May, 2025 (Sat)
Trail running

20 km

Relay (2-4)
On site
Trail
Hilly
Single loop
Island
Nature
Scenic
Ocean view
The map shown is based on data from the past edition of this event. The actual route for the upcoming edition may be different.

Course details

Course highlights

The race starts at harbor near Skansinn (historic fortress built 1586) to west trough Ægisgata and Tangagata. From there in to Skipasandur and up to Strandvegur. There we take small loop on a trail track beneath a big cliff (follow orange marked sticks) until you hit a street again and fallow that all the way to Herjólfsdalur. There you take one circle around the pond and continue to west on rock laid path trough the beautiful golf course and beside the Elephant. Run on the path to south with the sea view on your right side. First drinking stations is shortly after you past the golf course (5km).From there you continue all the way south to the black beach Klauf and then up to Stórhöfði where you run on a grassy trail track and there you could find some Puffins flying around. Continue on the path (orange marked sticks) all the way to the top of Stórhöfðu where the next drinking stations is (10km).Continue down on the east side from Stórhöfði and follow the road to the airplane ranway, then you turn to right (to east) and you are back on a trail track. From there you run to the end of the runway and past it on the east end and follow the path to Eldfell (the Volcano from 1973) where the next drinking station is (15km).From there you continue to a red sandy path almost half way around Eldfell and into the crater. Then you run on a sandy road until you hit a asphalt road, then take a right turn down that road where you will get amazing view to north up to the mainland. When you have almost reach the end of the asphalt road you turn to left into a bit rocky red sandy path. This path is very technical and around 1km. You run this path until you hit a viewing platform. From there you run down to north to a rocky beach (Skansfjara) around 200m and then on a solid path until you hit the finish line where the race started

Start address

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Finish address

Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Shower
Cash prizes
Photo Service
Pacers

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Robin Ab
May 2019
20 km

Literally the most amazing race I’ve ever run! You run 20km surrounded by the sea, volcanos, mountains. You run through the sand, grass, route: amazing trail! Last edition was very sunny! Apart from that, it is a great atmosphere. You spend some time drinking beers at the end of the race, discussing with other runners! Magnus created the race in 2018 (if I remember well) and will make sure every participant enjoys its time there!

20km represents the tour of the island, it’s perfect to enjoy the view and the beautiful landscapes!

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