Event Information

 Skógar, Iceland
13 August 2022

5VH Fimmvorduhals Trail run 2022

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!

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
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Mountain Level
  7
Finisher Level
  270
National League
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Course details

 Race Date: 2022/08/13
 Start Time: 09:00:00
 Participation: Solo
 Distance: 28.20
 Elevation Gain: +1690
 Elevation Loss: -1500
 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.