Have you ever dreamt of running through a dazzling shower of confetti? Picture yourself sweating with glitter on your face as Páll Óskar, Iceland's pop superstar, cheers you on and tells you how fabulous you look in your running gear! Samtökin '78 and Kristall proudly presents the Happiness Run on May 17, 2025, coinciding with the International Day Against Homo-, Bi-, and Transphobia.
Join us for a vibrant 7.8 km street race through the stunning Elliðaárdalur valley, featuring exciting events and festivities along the route.
Distances
Two distances are available, a 7.8 km route and a 3 km fun run.
Registration
The registration fee is 5,000 ISK for adults and 1,500 ISK for children aged 12 years and younger, which includes race entry, rainbow merchandise, a bib number with a timing chip, and entertainment before the start and along the route.
Registration for the Happiness Run.
Registration package pickup will be on Thursday and Friday May 15th and 16th before the event, at the Samtökin 78 offices at Suðurgata 3, 101 Reykjavik. Open from 11:00 am - 03:00 pm (11-15)
Event Program
- 10:00 - Area opens
- 10:30 - Warm-up and entertainment
- 11:00 - The run starts
- 12:30 - Timing ends and program concludes