Súlur V 55 is 55km ultra trail race with 3000 meters in elevation gain.
The route takes participants from the forest of Kjarnaskógur on the outskirts of Akureyri up the spectacular mountains of Súlur and Hlíðarfjall before descending back into Akureyri via the Glerárdalur Valley.
35% sentiers / 60% pistes / 5% routes
The maximum number of participants is 100.
Registrations opens: December 2020
Registration closes: TBD
Registration conditions
Participants need to have a backpack with a minimum water capacity of 1L, a mobile hone, jacket and a blanket. Downloading the GPS track of the Súlur V 55k route is recommended.
Registration fees
Announced when registration opens
Date and time of start: 1st August 2020 07:00 AM
Location of start: Kjarnaskógur, Akureyri, Iceland
Location of finish: Akureyri town center, Iceland
Distance: 54.9km (34.1miles)
Ascent: 2870m
Descent: 2980m
Refreshment points: 3
Time limit: 11:30