Cold Hawaii Ultra

Q: How hard is the Cold Hawaii Ultra 81km? A: Flat but demanding. The course covers 81.3km with approximately 180m of total gain — 2.2m per km — in a point-to-point south through Thy National Park along the West Coast Trail. There is almost no elevation. The challenge is wind, sand, distance, and sustained exposure to North Sea coastal conditions. In September the area averages 15–19°C with significant coastal wind, 82% humidity, and around 14 rainy days. 'Cold Hawaii' is the local name for a coastline famous in Scandinavia for powerful, cold Atlantic surf conditions.

Q: Is the Cold Hawaii Ultra 81km sold out? A: Yes — confirmed sold out per the Airtable record. With approximately 59 finishers in 2025 and 38 in 2024, the 81k has one of the smallest field sizes of any sold-out ultra in the DTR database. Check thyultra.dk for future edition registration windows.

Q: How much does the Cold Hawaii Ultra 81km cost? A: 600 DKK (~€80) until August 15, 2026; rising to 800 DKK (~€107) in the late window. No additional administrative fees — the registration amount is all-in. At approximately €0.96/km this is competitively priced for a Scandinavian point-to-point race through a national park.

Q: How do I get to the Cold Hawaii Ultra? A: The race is a genuine destination — Thy National Park is approximately 2 hours by car from Aalborg Airport (AAL) and 2–2.5 hours from Billund Airport (BLL). Public transport is not recommended; a hire car is the practical option. Accommodation in the area is limited — the surf towns of Klitmøller and Hanstholm are closest; book early.