New Year Half Marathon on 7 January

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On Saturday 7 January at 11:00, Roysnið is organising a half marathon in Eysturoy. The race has been a regular fixture in recent years and is also the first running race of the new year. Last year, in strong headwinds, Karina Ottosen (1:36:56) and Sam Vang (1:33:08) won the open categories.

The route
As usual, the start is on the road down to Funningsfjørður, roughly level with the eastern tunnel mouth. The route heads out towards the finish at Tofta kai. In Skipanes, the route follows the lower road to Søldarfjørður. In Runavík, the route turns down onto Fjøruvegur by Sjómansheimið. The finish is in Toftir, right by the road down to Tofta kai. This is the same place as the finish of the “Runt Agnið” race. This means that the start is slightly further north than it has been before, so we now start a little north of the quarry.

Adults only
Running a half marathon in midwinter is demanding. The organisers have therefore decided that only those born in 2000 or earlier may take part in Saturday’s half marathon.
The categories are:
-Women/Men (b. -2000)
-Women/Men Veterans (b. 1962-71)
-Women/Men Super Veterans (b. -1961)

Start at 11:00
The half marathon starts at 11:00 on the road down to Funningsfjørður.

Registration and fee
Registration is here on the website before 22:00 on Friday evening 6 January. You can also register at the start, no later than 10:45 on race day. The entry fee is DKK 100.

Medal ceremony and refreshments
After the race, at around 13:30 once everyone has finished, there will be a medal ceremony and a social gathering with hot waffles and other treats at Tofta Skúli. Showers and changing facilities will also be available there.

Bus back to the start
Runners who want a bus back to the start should say so when collecting their bib number.

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