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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Reykjavik Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race B
Cape Town Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Reykjavik Marathon
Reykjavik, Iceland
Race B
Cape Town Marathon
Cape Town, South Africa
Date
Expected August 2027
Oct 18, 2026
Month
Aug
Oct
Location
🇮🇸 Reykjavik, Iceland
🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
140 m
290 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Check official site
Registration open
Season
Summer · Europe
Spring · Africa
Race-day temp.
10–16°C
18–24°C
Conditions
Cool and dramatic — can be windy near the coast
Sunny with possible SE wind (the Cape Doctor)
Humidity
70–80%
45–60%
Wind
15–25 km/h variable
15–30 km/h S (variable and strong)
Qualifies for
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