Súlur Vertical Trail Run

About the Race

Distances

• 18 km
• 28 km
• 43 km
• 100 km

Date

1 August 2026

The Súlur Vertical Trail Race is an exciting mountain running event held in Akureyri, Iceland, on 31 July–1 August 2026. Participants can choose from four challenging distances:

• 18 km – The Falcon (Fálkinn)
• 28 km – Súlur
• 43 km – The Troll (Tröllið)
• 100 km – The Goddess (Gyðjan)

A Children’s Race will also take place on Friday, 31 July.

The Races

Gyðjan – 100 km

The Gyðjan is a demanding 100 km mountain ultramarathon with 3,580 metres of elevation gain.

The race begins at Goðafoss Waterfall and follows a spectacular route across Belgsárfjall and Vaðlaheiði toward Akureyri. Runners then climb Súlur Mountain, continue into Glerárdalur Valley, and finish in the centre of Akureyri.

Tröllið – 43 km

The Tröllið is a 43 km mountain race with 1,870 metres of elevation gain.

The course climbs Súlur Mountain before following the mountain ridge into Glerárdalur Valley, offering a demanding route through breathtaking scenery.

Súlur – 28 km

The Súlur is a 28 km mountain race with 1,410 metres of elevation gain.

A challenging course that is achievable for most runners with good preparation.

Fálkinn – 18 km

The Fálkinn is an 18 km trail race with 530 metres of elevation gain.

An enjoyable and accessible course suitable for most runners.

Children’s Race

A fun Children’s Race will be held in Kjarnaskógur Forest.

Schedule

All races take place on Friday, 31 July, or Saturday, 1 August 2026, depending on the distance.

More Information

For full race details, course maps, registration, and the latest updates, please visit the official Súlur Vertical Trail Race website.