ÍR New Year's Eve RunEvery year the ÍR track and field club of Reykjavik celebrates the end of the year with its New Year´s Eve 10k run on December 31st. Held in downtown Reykjavík, the run attracts both elite runners as well as recreational runners of all ages. It has become a tradition for runners in Iceland to end the year with this fast course 10k. Many participants dress up and run in costumes and a special prize is awarded to the most unique costume. There is also a 3 km fun-run. Many runners from abroad participate in this 10K run and then enjoy the unique bonfires and spectacular fireworks in Iceland on New Year´s eve.
BIB pick-up at the Sportvörur store, Dalvegi 32a, 201 Kópavogur from 12:00-18:00. You can also pick-up your BIB on race day at Harpa from 9 am.
Prizes
The first three male and female runners in the 10k and also the first runner in each age group will get a prize.
Age groups are as follows:
- 12-14 years
- 15-17 years
- 18-29 years
- 30-39 years
- 40-49 years
- 50-59 years
- 60-69 years
- 70-79 years
- 80 years and older