Set on the dramatic Westman Islands, the Puffin Run sends solo runners and relay teams across lava fields, sea cliffs, coastal trails and volcanic slopes—with spectacular views of puffin colonies, Eldfell volcano and the surrounding Atlantic. The event starts and finishes at the harbor (Nausthamarsbryggja) and offers ferry transfers for relay legs, showers at the island pool, and prize money for top finishers. Registration typically opens in late November and the race attracts over a thousand participants, combining challenging terrain with iconic Icelandic scenery and strong local organization. The Puffin Run is widely listed on international race calendars and trail-running directories as a must-do nature race in Iceland.
Races
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Organized by the Puffin Run team, the Team Relay (options: 2×10 km or 4×5 km) takes place on Saturday, 2 May 2026, in Vestmannaeyjar (Heimaey), Iceland, starting and finishing at Nausthamarsbryggja — a fun, team-focused way to experience the island loop across volcanic slopes, sea cliffs, and puffin coastline.
The 20 km solo race, organised by the Puffin Run team, runs on 2 May 2026 around the island of Heimaey (Vestmannaeyjar), starting/finishing at Nausthamarsbryggja and taking runners over volcanic slopes, lava fields, sea cliffs and puffin-colony coastlines.
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FAQs
What is the Puffin Run Team Relay?
How long is the Puffin Run Team Relay?
Where does the Puffin Run Team Relay take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Puffin Run Team Relay?
How can I prepare for the Puffin Run Team Relay?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Puffin Run Team Relay?
Organized by the Puffin Run team, the Team Relay (options: 2×10 km or 4×5 km) takes place on Saturday, 2 May 2026, in Vestmannaeyjar (Heimaey), Iceland, starting and finishing at Nausthamarsbryggja — a fun, team-focused way to experience the island loop across volcanic slopes, sea cliffs, and puffin coastline.
The Puffin Run Team Relay is 20km long.
The Puffin Run Team Relay takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.
Runna classifies the Puffin Run Team Relay elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Puffin Run Team Relay?
Organized by the Puffin Run team, the Team Relay (options: 2×10 km or 4×5 km) takes place on Saturday, 2 May 2026, in Vestmannaeyjar (Heimaey), Iceland, starting and finishing at Nausthamarsbryggja — a fun, team-focused way to experience the island loop across volcanic slopes, sea cliffs, and puffin coastline.
How long is the Puffin Run Team Relay?
The Puffin Run Team Relay is 20km long.
Where does the Puffin Run Team Relay take place?
The Puffin Run Team Relay takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.
What is the elevation gain of the Puffin Run Team Relay?
Runna classifies the Puffin Run Team Relay elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Puffin Run Team Relay?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Puffin Run Team Relay?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Puffin Run 20 km?
How long is the Puffin Run 20 km?
Where does the Puffin Run 20 km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Puffin Run 20 km?
How can I prepare for the Puffin Run 20 km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Puffin Run 20 km?
The 20 km solo race, organised by the Puffin Run team, runs on 2 May 2026 around the island of Heimaey (Vestmannaeyjar), starting/finishing at Nausthamarsbryggja and taking runners over volcanic slopes, lava fields, sea cliffs and puffin-colony coastlines.
The Puffin Run 20 km is 20km long.
The Puffin Run 20 km takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.
Runna classifies the Puffin Run 20 km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Puffin Run 20 km?
The 20 km solo race, organised by the Puffin Run team, runs on 2 May 2026 around the island of Heimaey (Vestmannaeyjar), starting/finishing at Nausthamarsbryggja and taking runners over volcanic slopes, lava fields, sea cliffs and puffin-colony coastlines.
How long is the Puffin Run 20 km?
The Puffin Run 20 km is 20km long.
Where does the Puffin Run 20 km take place?
The Puffin Run 20 km takes place in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland.
What is the elevation gain of the Puffin Run 20 km?
Runna classifies the Puffin Run 20 km elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Puffin Run 20 km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Puffin Run 20 km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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