Arnar Pétursson

Arnar Pétursson

IcelandIcelandActive
Born
Mar 12, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Arnar Pétursson is a Iceland middle-distance runner, born on March 12, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:57.72 in the 800m, 3:56.59 in the 1500m, 4:16.48 in the 1500m, 8:41.38 in the 3000m and 8:54.28 in the 3000m. He has earned 30 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Iceland.

Personal best · Marathon2:19:34
2026 season best8:45.98Mar 1, 2026 · Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík (ISL) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:06:12
Last competitionIcelandic Indoor ChampionshipsMar 1, 2026 · 8:45.98
Icelandic Indoor Championships

As of Oct 27, 2026: Marathon 2:19:34, Half Marathon 1:06:12, 2026 season best 8:45.98 (Mar 1, 2026, Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík (ISL) (i)) · Last competition: Icelandic Indoor Championships, Mar 1, 2026, 8:45.98 · 35 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorHafnarfjördur 20221:57.72867 pts–
1500mIndoorHafnarfjördur 20153:56.59938 pts–
1500m20134:16.48672 pts–
3000mIndoorHafnarfjördur 20228:41.38845 pts–
3000m20208:54.28762 pts–
5000mBar 201915:05.79793 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:45.98–Mar 1, 2026Icelandic Indoor Championships
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:45.98–Mar 1, 2026Icelandic Indoor Championships
20251500m Indoor4:01.46–Feb 22, 2025Iceland Indoor Championships
20251500m-short-track Indoor4:01.46–Feb 22, 2025Iceland Indoor Championships
20251500m 4:26.89–Jul 5, 2025Iceland National Team Cup Championship, Sauðárkróksvöllur, Saudárkrókur
20253000m Indoor8:46.47–Feb 23, 2025Iceland Indoor Championships
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:46.47–Feb 23, 2025Iceland Indoor Championships
20253000mSt 12:15.41–Aug 23, 2025Iceland Championships, Selfossvöllur, Selfoss
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Arnar Pétursson's Marathon personal best is 2:19:34, set on Dec 7, 2025 in Valencia (ESP).

Arnar Pétursson competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 8:45.98, set on Mar 1, 2026 in Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík (ISL) (i). Last competition: Icelandic Indoor Championships on Mar 1, 2026, 8:45.98.