55 km
Distance
2,400 m
Elevation Gain
9:45:00
Average Finish Time
180
Total Finishers
2008
Established
Mountainous
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Course & Elevation
The Laugavegur Trail is one of Iceland's most iconic trekking routes, traversed as a single ultra-marathon day. The course spans from Landmannalaugar through Hrafntinnusker mountain pass, Álftavatn, Emstrur, and finishes at Þórsmörk in the Myrdalssandur highlands. Runners navigate volcanic terrain, alpine plateaus, river crossings, and dramatic mountain passes featuring geothermal hot springs and glacial valleys.
🌤️ Weather
Cool Icelandic summer weather with variable conditions. Rain and wind are common; temperatures rarely exceed 15°C even at midday. Long daylight (nearly 24 hours) allows for extended running windows.
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The Laugavegur Trail is one of Iceland's most celebrated multi-day hiking routes, condensed into a single grueling day-race experience with 2,400m of elevation gain across volcanic highlands.
- ▸ Runners start in the geothermal hot springs area of Landmannalaugar and finish in Þórsmörk, a verdant valley carved by glacial rivers, traversing terrain that includes lava fields, ice caves, and alpine desert.
- ▸ The race coincides with Iceland's endless summer daylight, with runners having nearly 24 hours of continuous daylight—a unique advantage for ultramarathoning in the Arctic.
- ▸ Temperatures can fluctuate by 20°C during a single race day, with sudden weather changes from sun to rain to wind common; many finishers experience all four seasons in nine hours.
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