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Faroe Islands Most Beautiful Half Marathon

The route takes you through all the villages on the island along the coast

The route begins in the picturesque village of Gásadalur and boasts of views of Mykines, Tindhólmur, Bø, Trælanípa, Koltur and Trøllkonufingur. The route takes you through all the villages on the island along the coast, past Vágar Airport, along the lake, by locals named Sørvágsvatn or Leitisvatn depending on which village you are from. The finishing line is by the historic church of Sandavágur.

After the run participants gather for a meal with Hiddenfjord salmon, homemade cakes with tea or coffee.

You can also choose to walk the route, traditionally participants choose to make a donation to the Faroese Cancer Research.

The run is organised by the local running club, Frælsi, and is held the first Saturday of September every year.

Prices:
DKK 300 until March 1st
DKK 400 until June 1st
DKK 500 until July 26th, which is also the deadline to purchase the Guðrun & Guðrun running shirt, the 2025 colour is bordeaux.
DKK 550 until August 31st, which is the deadline for signing up.

Included in the price is your medal, start number, transport from Giljanes to the starting line in Gásadal, a meal at the finishing line and live live music performed by local artists and playlists en route.

Address

Visit Vágar

Varðagøta 8

Vágar

The event is organised by

Ítróttarfelagið Frælsi

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