5VH Fimmvorduhals Trail run 2023

The epic race over Fimmvörðuháls will take place on 10th of August 2024! The trail goes across the famous Fimmvörðuháls ridge and lies between two glaciers, Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull, and is one of the most popular hiking trails in Iceland. It's a race every trail runner has to run!

5VH Fimmvorduhals Trail Race

ITRA Points

Mountain Level

Finisher Level

250

National League

RACE DETAILS RACE COURSE RACE RESULTS

Course details

Race Date: 2023/08/12

Start Time: 09:00:00

Participation: Solo

Distance: 27.90

Elevation Gain: +1330

Elevation Loss: -1150

Time Limit: 7:0:0

Number of Aid Stations: 2

Number of Participants: 140

About the Race

The hiking route of Fimmvörðuháls is one of the most beautiful and popular route in Iceland. It´s also a popular trail running route. And no wonder since it displays incredable variety and showcases much of the best Iceland has to offer. The race starts by the majestic waterfall: Skógarfoss. You will climb dirt trails parallel to the river and see countless waterfalls in the process. Once you have reached 1000 m elevation, you will rach the first aid station at Baldvinsskáli. The you´ll run on the glacier of Eyjafjallajökull.

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