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Friday 4 September 2026 – Giljanes School
20:00 – 21:30 Collection of bib numbers and G&G running tops.
Because another event is taking place at Giljanes at the same time, it may be difficult to park.
Saturday 5 September 2026 – Giljanes School
Cars can be parked down on the quay in Miðvágur and at Valloyri in Sandavágur.
If possible, please leave your car at home and/or share a car.
The route from Gásadalur to Sandavágur is partly in mixed traffic, with cars, walkers and runners. Everyone is responsible for their own safety. Helmets are available at the tunnel entrance in Gásadalur.
The following stretches of road are closed to cars: the Gásadalur tunnel is closed from 09:45 to 11:30, and Vatnavegur from 11:30 to 13:00. Convoy driving will be in place on Vatnavegur from 13:00 to 14:00
Programme:
08:00 Walkers – Collection of bib numbers and G&G tops at Giljanes School.
09:00 Bus departs from Giljanes to Gásadalur – walkers.
09:30 Bags can be handed in at Gásadalur – they will be returned at Loftagrund (the finish)
09:00 Runners – Collection of bib numbers and G&G tops.
10:00 Start in Gásadalur – walkers.
10:00 Bus departs from Giljanes to Gásadalur – runners.
10:30 Bags can be handed in at Gásadalur – they will be returned at Loftagrund (the finish)
11:00 Start in Gásadalur – runners.
11:30 Vatnavegur closed, from the turn-off down to the airport to FK in Miðvágur.
11:30 No one may continue past the airport until Vatnavegur has been closed.
12:15 Medals presented to all participants who finish.
12:15 Photo booth at the finish at Loftagrund, where you can take photos to remember the day. The photos will be posted on Ítróttarfelagið Frælsi’s Facebook page.
13:00 Medal presentation for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place begins as soon as three runners from a category have finished at Loftagrund.
12:30 Salmon soup from Hiddenfjord and home-made cakes for participants in the tent at Loftagrund. Changing and showers are available at Giljanes
13:00 One lane of Vatnavegur reopens at 13:00, with convoy driving until 14:00
For safety on the road, participants are advised to run on the right-hand side from Gásadalur to the roundabout in Miðvágur, and on the left-hand side from the roundabout in Miðvágur to the finish in Sandavágur.
Water stations
There will be water stations every 5 km, as well as entertainment with live music and playlists along the route.
Toilets
Toilets are available in Gásadalur, at the school in Bøur, the school in Sørvágur, the Mission House in Sørvágur, the airport, the old municipal office in Miðvágur, and at the finish by the church in Sandavágur.
My Race Results
You can follow the race on My Race Results
After the event you can also print a certificate on My Race Results by going to the results, selecting your name and clicking the icon on the far right. There you can see your split times and the certificate.
We wish everyone a great Føroya Vakrasta Half Marathon 2026.
Enjoy the run!
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