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The course lies through the most beautiful parts of Reykjavik away from the street traffic. The race starts in Elliðaárdalur valley in the east part of the city at the bank of the Elliðaá river, one of Iceland’s best salmon rivers, surrounded by 5500 years old lava formations and small fissures.

Through Fossvogur valley, on the boundaries of Reykjavik city and Kópavogur the neighbouring town, the route takes the runners down to the sea side south of the city. At Reykjavik University there is a right turn away from the sea alongside Öskjuhlíð hill, once an island after the last ice age 10000 year ago when the sea level was more then 40 m higher then now, and then back to the shore line passing Natura Hotel and the domestic airport.

At Nauthóll, with a sand beach heated up by geothermal water during the summer, the route continues to the west with a beautiful view over the ocean sometimes being able to see the mighty Snæfellsjökull stratovolcano glacier and presidential residents at Bessastadir on the other side of the bay. Now in the western part of the city, after 10,5 km kilometres from the start, the runners take an u-turn and head the same way back. The marathoners run this route twice. The entire course is on asphalt trails, mostly flat, with small elevation after 3 and 4,5 km, and only crossing two small streets each way.

The start of the race.

The race start is in the east part of Reykjavik. From the city centre it´s only a 6,7 km drive to the Race Start.

As always the event is run on Blackpool's Promenade's passing all the great landmarks and tourist spots. This event is ideal for all the family and Blackpool is always a great weekend away! Didn't get into the London Marathon? Come and join the only alternative, join us here at the seaside.

The race is often described as a flat and fast coastal marathon. The race starts in Blackpool. From there runners head south to Lytham st Annes where they turn and run back towards Cleveleys before turning south again. Marathon runners repeat the route.

The marathon is a two lap course and is very flat for the PB chaser's out there. Race facilities include bottled water stations approximately every 3 miles, toilets located at regular intervals, live electronic results, full race commentary, race photography and full medical support.

New in 2018, the Half Marathon course will run through beautiful Bicentennial State Park before ending with an epic view as you cross the Woodland Street Bridge into your finish at Nissan Stadium.

The Marathon course will offer some additional highlights as your 26.2 mile tour will continue through historic Germantown,Metro Center where you will experience a Mile of Music, fun and funky East Nashville, and beautiful Shelby Park. Don’t forget the top highlight of the Marathon course – an exclusive opportunity to run on the field at First Tennessee Park!

Event Highlights:

-St. Louis’ Favorite Running Tradition

-Course featuring two bridges and two states

-Boston Marathon qualifier

- USATF certified courses

As the largest competitive fitness event in Missouri, this popular two-day event attracts more than 25,000 participants and includes races for all ages and fitness abilities. The weekend includes afullmarathon,half marathon,marathon relay,7K,5K,children’s fun runs, and more! As a St. Louis original, participants enjoy St. Louis-themed finish line food, top quality race shirts, great-looking finisher medals for all participants and a post-race party with a local band.