Event Information

 Skógar, Iceland
12 August 2023

5VH Fimmvorduhals Trail run 2023

The epic race over Fimmvörðuháls will take place on 9th of August 2025! 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 Fimmvorduhals will take place on 9th of August 2025. The trail goes across the famous Fimmvorduhals ridge and lies between two glaciers, Eyjafjallajokull and Myrdalsjokull, 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

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Mountain Level
  5
Finisher Level
  250
National League

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.