5VH Fimmvorduhals Trail run 2025

The epic race over Fimmvörðuháls will take place on 8th of August 2026! Registration opens in November - stay tuned! The Fimmvörðuháls trail is one of Iceland’s most stunning and popular routes, famous for its dramatic landscape. The trail offers an unforgettable journey through waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic terrain and lush green Valley of Thor.

28km

ITRA Points

Mountain Level

Finisher Level

250

National League

RACE DETAILS RACE COURSE RACE RESULTS

Course details

Race Date: 2025/08/09

Start Time: 09:00:00

Participation: Solo

Distance: 28.10

Elevation Gain: +1230

Elevation Loss: -1045

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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